Tales In Political Economy (1874)

Tales in Political Economy is a book written by Millicent Garrett Fawcett, a British feminist, intellectual, and political economist. The book was first published in 1874 and consists of a collection of short stories that provide an engaging and accessible introduction to the principles of political economy. Each tale is designed to illustrate a particular economic concept or theory, such as supply and demand, the division of labor, or the role of markets in allocating resources. The stories are set in various historical and geographical contexts, ranging from ancient Rome to nineteenth-century England, and feature a diverse cast of characters, including merchants, farmers, and factory workers.Despite its fictional format, Tales in Political Economy is a serious work of economic analysis, and Fawcett uses the stories to explore some of the key debates and controversies of her time. For example, she addresses the question of whether free trade is beneficial for all countries, or whether it harms the working classes by allowing foreign competition to undercut wages.Overall, Tales in Political Economy is an engaging and innovative approach to teaching economics, and remains a valuable resource for students and scholars of the subject.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.