A Lesson In French Inflation (1959)

A Lesson in French Inflation is a book written by Melchior Palyi in 1959. The book provides an analysis of the French economy during the period of inflation that occurred after World War II. Palyi, who was an economist and a professor at the University of Paris, examines the causes and effects of inflation in France during this time. He also discusses the policies that were implemented by the French government to combat inflation and the impact of these policies on the economy.The book is divided into four parts. The first part provides an overview of the French economy before and after World War II. The second part examines the causes of inflation in France, including the increase in government spending, the devaluation of the franc, and the rise in wages and prices. The third part discusses the policies that were implemented by the French government to combat inflation, including price controls, rationing, and currency reform. The fourth and final part analyzes the impact of these policies on the French economy and the lessons that can be learned from the experience of French inflation.Overall, A Lesson in French Inflation is a comprehensive analysis of one of the most significant economic events in post-war France. The book provides valuable insights into the causes and effects of inflation and the policies that can be implemented to combat it. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of economics or the French economy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.