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Two per cent. a month did not deter borrowers who expected to make one hundred per cent. before the end of the year.
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gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “Two per cent. a month did not deter borrowers who expected to make one hundred per cent. before the end of the year.”
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This quote highlights the risky borrowing behavior of individuals during a speculative financial environment.
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