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Overview""American Economic Life and the Means of Its Improvement"" is a comprehensive study of the United States economic system during the early 20th century. Written by Rexford G. Tugwell, a pioneering economist and future member of the Roosevelt administration's Brain Trust, this work examines the production, distribution, and consumption of goods with a focus on enhancing the general welfare of the population. The text explores the transition of the United States from a primarily agrarian society to a complex industrial power, analyzing the social and structural changes that accompanied this transformation. The book delves into the fundamental aspects of national prosperity, addressing topics such as labor efficiency, the role of technology in industry, and the standard of living for diverse segments of society. Tugwell emphasizes the importance of rational economic planning and scientific management as tools for social progress, arguing that the ultimate goal of economic activity should be the improvement of human life. By investigating the tensions between traditional economic models and the realities of modern industrialism, the work offers a visionary perspective on how a nation can better organize its resources. This volume serves as an essential resource for understanding the evolution of American economic thought and the historical foundations of social policy in the United States. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Rexford G TugwellPublisher: Tradd Street Press Imprint: Tradd Street Press Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.898kg ISBN: 9781025270210ISBN 10: 1025270215 Pages: 650 Publication Date: 14 February 2026 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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