Irving Fisher's encounter with the Quantity theory of Money began in the 1890s, during the debate about bimetallism, and reached its high point in 1911 with the publication of The Purchasing Power of Money. His most important refinement of the theory, derived from his recognition of bank...

Frontmatter -- Vorwort zur deutschen Ausgabe -- Ratschläge für die Leser -- Inhaltsverzeichnis -- Analytisches Inhaltsverzeichnis -- I. Begriffsbestimmungen -- II. Beziehungen der Kaufkraft des Geldes zur Verkehrsgleichung -- III. Einfluß der Depositenumlaufsmittel auf die Gleichung und...