The Is No Answer (REGENCY LIFE DISCUSSION message #1392)

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Posted by Cassia on October 22, 1997 at 20:23:34:

In response to What would the value of a pound or 100 pounds be in today's dollars?, written by Sophie on October 22, 1997 at 17:35:56

] This is my first posting. I want to know how the money in England during the Regency period can be translated into US dollars so I can better understand the amound various characters had. For example, Mr. Bennet had about 2,000 pounds a year.

I've looked and looked for the answer to that question and I've never been able to find a satifactory answer. Most scholars get caught up in the idea of what a pound could buy and won't give a definitive answer.

REPLIES:

The Dismal Science. . . Ken 08:31:55 10/23/97 (3)
- Revolution Ann 18:24:38 10/23/97 (2)
  - We Can Get a Relative Feel by Comparing Salaries Cassia 17:56:37 10/27/97 (1)
    - salaries? Laura Wallace 12:35:34 11/16/97 (0)

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