Synopsis
""Constructive Democracy; The Economics Of A Square Deal"" is a book written by William Ellsworth Smythe and originally published in 1905. The book is a treatise on democracy and economics, and it explores the idea of a ""square deal"" for all members of society. Smythe argues that democracy is not just a political system, but also an economic system, and that a truly democratic society must ensure that all citizens have access to economic opportunities and resources. The book is divided into three parts. The first part discusses the history and philosophy of democracy, and argues that democracy is the best system for promoting individual freedom, social progress, and economic prosperity. The second part focuses on the economic principles of democracy, and explores the role of government in ensuring economic equality and opportunity. Smythe argues that a democratic government must promote competition, regulate monopolies, and provide public goods and services. The final part of the book is a practical guide to implementing democratic economics. Smythe provides specific policy recommendations for promoting economic growth and reducing poverty, including progressive taxation, minimum wage laws, and public works programs. Overall, ""Constructive Democracy; The Economics Of A Square Deal"" is a seminal work on democratic economics, and it continues to be relevant to contemporary debates about economic inequality and social justice.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.
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Présentation de l'éditeur
Constructive democracy is the genius of the people engaged in building their institutions. This creative spirit finds expression at various times through every school of thought, from the most conservative to the most radical. I ts achievement is the net result of agitation, discussion, and popular action crystallized into law. It is the common-sense of the people registered in the event. While neither of the historic parties in the United States is in any peculiar sense the custodian of the constructive principle, it is nevertheless true that in a republic political results can only be achieved by means of party organization. But no party owns the public confidence, and no party can safely presume upon a long lease of power because it has won a sweeping victory at the polls. The City of Chicago furnishes a striking example of the fickleness of public opinion, so far as mere party names are concerned.
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