Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. 1 The Asian Flu; Or, The Pathological Drama of National Economy 1
4. 2 Syphilis and Trade: Thomas Starkey, Thomas Smith, The Comedy of Errors 29
5. 3 Taint and Usury: Gerard Malynes, The Dutch Church Libel, The Merchant of Venice 52
6. 4 Canker/Serpego and Value: Gerard Malynes, Troilus and Cressida 83
7. 5 Plague and Transmigration: Timothy Bright, Thomas Milles, Volpone 108
8. 6 Hepatitis/Castration and Treasure: Edward Misselden, Gerard Malynes, The Fair Maid of the West, The Renegado 136
9. 7 Consumption and Consumption: Thomas Mun, The Roaring Girl 163
10. 8 Afterword: Anthrax, Cyberworms, and the New Ethereal Economy 186
11. Notes 191
12. Bibliography 235
13. Index 253
14. Acknowledgments 261