Overview

""The Control of Industry"" is a foundational work in economic theory that examines the complex structures governing production and distribution in modern society. Written by the distinguished economist Sir Dennis Holme Robertson, this treatise explores the fundamental problems of industrial organization, focusing on the relationship between capital, labor, and management. Robertson provides a lucid analysis of how industry is coordinated and the mechanisms through which economic power is exercised. The text delves into the evolution of the factory system, the role of the entrepreneur, and the challenges posed by large-scale enterprise. It scrutinizes the various methods of industrial government, from private ownership to cooperative movements and state intervention. By evaluating the efficiency and stability of different organizational forms, Robertson offers timeless insights into the tensions between economic freedom and collective control. As a significant contribution to 20th-century economic thought, ""The Control of Industry"" serves as an essential guide for students and scholars interested in the mechanics of market economies. Its clear prose and rigorous logic make it a valuable resource for understanding the structural forces that shape the global economy and the persistent questions surrounding the regulation and management of industrial activity. 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 Details

9781025578750

Table of Contents

Reviews

Author Information

Tab Content 6

Countries Available