Other Form of Name
Brief, Richard P., 1933-
Publication Date
1979
Abstract
The following question appeared in Francis Baily's celebrated 1808 text on interest and annuities: "If a penny had been put out at 5 percent compound interest at the birth of Christ; to what sum would it amount at the end of the year 1810?" . A discussion of various solutions follows.
Recommended Citation
Brief, Richard P.
(1979)
"Baily's paradox,"
Accounting Historians Journal: Vol. 6:
Iss.
1, Article 10.
Available at:
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/aah_journal/vol6/iss1/10