Fanny Dashwood -- amateur actuary :-)

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Fanny Dashwood -- amateur actuary :-) Written by kathleen (elder) (9/6/2009 11:58 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Cunning Fanny, penned by Barb JA

Fanny is correct that paying out 1500 pounds at once isn't a lot more expensive than a lifetime annuity of 100 pounds per year to a person aged 40. The only savings would be in the interest earned on the amount not yet paid.

And John is incorrect in thinking that his step-mother isn't likely to live even 15 more years -- based on actuarial tables of the time period, Mrs Dashwood's life expectancy was another 31 years.

There is an excellent article by Daniel Skwire regarding the actuarial matters discussed in all 6 of JA's novels. I have linked it below. Be warned that there is mathematics!! Also, spoilers for S&S if you haven't yet read beyond the current chapters. :-)

Actuarial Issues in the Novels of Jane Austen

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Introducing Fanny & the novel's title theme. Rachel G (9/5/2009 9:20 a.m.)

Another portrayal of Fanny's selfish character. Lex (9/6/2009 6:30 a.m.)
- Too much is never enough nan duval (9/6/2009 9:31 a.m.)
blaming Fanny for John's behavior Heather Leigh (9/5/2009 11:52 p.m.)
- The Spouse Affect Robbin (9/7/2009 4:43 p.m.)
  - Well Said nfm BarbaraB (9/7/2009 6:49 p.m.)
- Predisposed BarbaraB (9/6/2009 1:17 p.m.)
- She was a strong caricature of himself... Reeba (9/6/2009 4:41 a.m.)
  - Cunning Fanny Barb JA (9/6/2009 11:29 a.m.)
    - Wouldn't it be indecorous Reeba (9/6/2009 12:39 p.m.)
      - LOL! Now I see. : ) nfm Barb JA (9/6/2009 3:24 p.m.)
    - Fanny Dashwood -- amateur actuary :-) kathleen (elder) (9/6/2009 11:58 a.m.)
      - Thank you Barb JA (9/7/2009 9:16 a.m.)
      - Rumored death of annuity recipient... nan duval (9/6/2009 1:24 p.m.)
        
        Miser Dance Barb JA (9/6/2009 4:08 p.m.)
The introduction of the characters Carol J. (9/5/2009 10:16 p.m.)
Bad Relations Robbin (9/5/2009 10:44 a.m.)
- Mrs. Dashwood might nan duval (9/5/2009 8:03 p.m.)
  - S&S2 Bias Robbin (9/9/2009 11:07 a.m.)
  - Another literary example of Fanny-style bargaining Divya (9/5/2009 8:45 p.m.)
    - Wow!!! Anselm (9/6/2009 9:16 a.m.)
    - Even better! nfm nan duval (9/5/2009 10:24 p.m.)
    - logic from King Lear Barbara (9/5/2009 9:05 p.m.)
- In-law problems Barbara (9/5/2009 11:53 a.m.)
  - Something wicked this way comes Robbin (9/9/2009 1:07 p.m.)

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