The Control of Industry - Hardcover

The Control of Industry

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Control of Industry' is a foundational text in the study of industrial organization and economic governance, authored by D. H. Robertson with significant editorial contributions and an introduction by the renowned economist John Maynard Keynes. This work examines the structural evolution of industry and the complex mechanisms through which modern production is organized, directed, and managed.Robertson explores the inherent tensions between large-scale enterprise and individual initiative, providing a critical analysis of the transition from traditional craftsmanship to the mechanized, corporate systems of the early 20th century. The book delves into the roles of the entrepreneur, the capitalist, and the laborer, while also addressing the growing influence of the state and the potential for democratic control within industrial frameworks. By evaluating the benefits and drawbacks of various organizational forms, including monopolies and cooperatives, the authors provide a comprehensive overview of the economic forces that shape the industrial landscape.As a key entry in the Cambridge Economic Handbooks series, 'The Control of Industry' remains a vital resource for readers interested in economic history, the development of industrial policy, and the philosophical questions surrounding the management of economic resources in a modern society.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. Artikel-Nr. 9781025575285

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