The Little Less: An Essay in the Political Economy of Restrictionism

Author:   Albert Stephen James Baster
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
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9781041077572


Pages:   172
Publication Date:   28 August 2025
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The Little Less: An Essay in the Political Economy of Restrictionism


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After the First World War, and partly because of it, nineteenth century capitalism began to be denounced by the critics both of the Left and of the Right- as an unintelligent system for producing too much of everything and for providing for the labour and capital engaged in the process a poor and unsatisfying level of rewards. Some adjustment was clearly called for. By tacit agreement between Left and Right, the various ingenious devices of economic restrictionism were introduced so as to induce people to produce a little less. By 1939, however, the spread of what may be called twentieth century collectivist capitalism began to disturb critiques of the Centre, who could not understand why everybody should expect to get a little more for producing a little less. First published in 1947, The Little Less is intended to clarify the confusion of these claims and counter claims and to propose new economic goals for the post war period which avoid the economic frying pan as well as the fire. This is an important historical reference work for scholars and students of political economy.

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Author:   Albert Stephen James Baster
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.480kg
ISBN:  

9781041077572


ISBN 10:   1041077572
Pages:   172
Publication Date:   28 August 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Preface Part I: Introductory 1. Economic Demobilization after 1918 Part II: The Lunatic Years 2. Producing Less 3. Growing Less 4. Working Less 5. Transporting Less 6. Trading Less 7. The Politics of Restrictionism Part III: The Years to Come 8. The Political Economy of Freedom 9. Present Prospects

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