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Brentano, Lujo

 
9781334474552: Hours and Wages in Relation to Production (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Hours and wages shape how modern economies compete and grow. This classic examination argues that high wages and shorter hours can drive greater production, innovation, and national strength. It presents a wide range of evidence and examples to help readers understand the balance between labor costs, efficiency, and market success.


The work frames a practical question for policymakers, employers, and workers: what combination of pay and hours truly sustains prosperity? It discusses how longer hours can erode competitiveness, while well?paid, well?rested workers often produce more and more per hour. The text invites readers to rethink traditional views on labor, cost, and production in light of real?world data and industry experience.



  • How wages and hours relate to overall productivity across industries.

  • Why shorter hours can be compatible with higher output and rising living standards.

  • Examples from mining, manufacturing, and other sectors illustrating practical effects.

  • Policy and business implications for how a country competes in the world market.


Ideal for readers of economic history, labor studies, and policy debates about work and pay.

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