money is increased; but, on the other hand, competition is increased, and therefore wages are lowered.
Vegetable
economy. The system, laws, and management, whereby the greatest amount of good is to be derived
by the vegetable kingdom.
The Christian Economy. The religious system based on the New Testament.
That is, what is the best economy of man, taking into account the life that now is, and that which is to
come? The answer is thus summed up by Christ: "What is a man profited though he gain the whole
world and lose his own soul? For what should a man give in exchange for his soul?"
The Mosaic economy.
The religious system taught by God: that is, the system whereby man obtains the greatest amount of
value for his conduct, whether by serving God or living for this life only. Also called "The Jewish Economy."
Economy
is a great income. "No alchemy like frugality." "Ever save, ever have." The following also are to a similar
effect: "A pin a day is a groat a year." "Take care of the pence, and the pounds will take care of themselves." "Many
a little makes a mickle." "Frae saving, comes having." "A penny saved is a penny gained." "Little and often
fills the purse."
Latin: "Non intelligunt homines quam magnum vectigal sit parsimonia" (Cicero). "Sera
in fundo est parsimonia" (Seneca).
French: "Plusieurs Peu font un Beaucoup." "Denier sur denier bâtit la
maison."
German: "Die sparsamkeit ist ein grosser zyll" (Parsimony is a great income).