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England trades in decline and proposed fix the price of bread
A long letter argues that wage cuts, rising costs, and depressed trade shrink the British economy. It calls for cooperative wage and price policies to revive foreign trade, prevent depopulation, and stabilize the country’s wealth and employment. It also notes political and social tensions as industry and farmers face rising costs.
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