Economic crisis in France in 1847-1848


The economic crisis in France in 1847-1848 - the crisis that broke out in France in 1847.

The immediate cause of the crisis was the negative impact of British panic - the financial crisis, the same year. There was a series of liquidation of banks and businesses, the Bank of France lost two thirds of its gold reserves, intended to service obligations of financial institutions from the United Kingdom. The crisis quickly moved to the real world - the decline in heavy metal production was one fifth of their current value. There was a decline in wages in industry, which, together with the rise in food prices, triggered a revolutionary situation. Uncertain political situation resulted in the collapse of stock prices on the Paris Stock Exchange in February 1848. The depositors massively moved to the Bank of France by exchanging banknotes for the gold bullion. Its value, in just one month - until March - fell by almost 70% to 70 million francs. In this way the Bank of France was forced to refuse to honor its obligations. Deficit rose to the level of one fifth of the budget. An attempt was made to issue domestic bonds, but without a result. The government was forced to raise direct taxes by 45% in mid March. Bibliography

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