Rentier

In one hand he held a book and with the other he brandished an enormous pipe, its bowl covered by a metal cap; and as he read some stirring tale of the pursuit of hairy creatures, he made, pushing out his lower lip, a fierce grimace which gave his features, those of a comfortable Tarascon "Rentier", the same air of hearty ferocity which was evident throughout the whole house.

Tartarin De Tarascon Alphonse Daudet 1868

The Rentier lives on the proceeds of work done in the past by him or by some other person; and it is not good for our economic health that he should grow too fat at the expense of those who are working now, lest the latter be discouraged and work with less spirit.

War-Time Financial Problems Hartley Withers 1908

At the same time we have to remember that the work done in the past by the Rentier or those whom he represents, has given us the plant and equipment (in the widest sense of the phrase) with which we are now working.

War-Time Financial Problems Hartley Withers 1908

If, therefore, we penalise the Rentier too severely we shall discourage his future creation; the present race of earners, if they see that those who are living on past savings are shorn too close will be deterred from saving, will put their surplus earnings into extravagant spending instead of into plant and equipment, and the economic future of the nation, and of the world, will be _pro tanto_ less hopeful.

War-Time Financial Problems Hartley Withers 1908

"Marchand-Epicier" would obtain Mr. Jorrocks no respect, but, then, he objected to the word "Rentier."

Jorrocks' Jaunts and Jollities Robert Smith Surtees 1833

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Rentier -- Mr Goodenough's Suggestion -- Sir Edward Holden's Criticisms of the Currency Committee -- His Scheme of Reform -- Two Departments or One in the Bank of England?

War-Time Financial Problems Hartley Withers 1908

Rentier -- Mr Goodenough's Suggestion -- Sir Edward Holden's Criticisms of the Currency Committee -- His Scheme of Reform -- Two Departments or One in the Bank of England?

War-Time Financial Problems Hartley Withers 1908

Rentier, by the owner, that is, of unearned income, should not be excessive, "Most people who can follow his admirable example and take

War-Time Financial Problems Hartley Withers 1908