In The Catechism of Wages and Capital, discover how wages rise and fall with investment, productivity, and trade, and what this means for workers and towns.
This nonfiction work explains the balance between capital, employment, and pay. It surveys how demand, harvests, foreign competition, and tech advances influence wages, and it discusses both the short-term pressures and long-term trends that shape everyday work life.
Ideal for readers seeking a clear, historical perspective on wages, work, and the economics of labor.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the complexities of wages, a subject of persistent debate and vital importance. The author delves into the historical and economic roots of wage determination, examining the interplay between employers and workers, as well as the factors that influence wage fluctuations. The author unpacks the nature of capital and its role in wage-setting, offering a comprehensive analysis of how wages are regulated by market forces. Critically, the book sheds light on the causes and consequences of labor disputes, including strikes and lockouts, and questions whether trade unions can effectively raise wages. By providing a nuanced understanding of the complexities surrounding wages, the author offers valuable insights for navigating the challenges and opportunities of labor markets in the modern era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333619534_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333619534
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333619534
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)