Some Readings In Economics (1907)

""Selected Readings in Economics"" by Fred Manville Taylor is a book that was first published in 1907. It is a collection of essays and articles written by some of the most prominent economists of the time, including Adam Smith, John Stuart Mill, Karl Marx, and Henry George. The book covers a wide range of topics related to economics, including the history of economic thought, the principles of supply and demand, the role of government in the economy, and the challenges of industrialization. The book is divided into six sections, each of which focuses on a specific area of economics. The first section provides an overview of the history of economic thought, including the contributions of Adam Smith, David Ricardo, and Thomas Malthus. The second section covers the principles of supply and demand, including the factors that influence prices and the role of competition in the marketplace. The third section focuses on the role of government in the economy, including the pros and cons of government intervention and the different types of economic systems. The fourth section covers the challenges of industrialization, including the impact of technological change on the economy and the rise of labor unions. The fifth section examines the relationship between economics and other social sciences, including sociology and political science. The final section includes a series of case studies that illustrate the principles of economics in action, including the development of the railroad industry and the growth of the American economy in the late 19th century. Overall, ""Selected Readings in Economics"" is a comprehensive introduction to the field of economics and provides readers with a deep understanding of the key concepts and debates that have shaped the discipline.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.