The Journal of Political Economy, Volume 27University of Chicago Press, 1919 - Economics Deals with research and scholarship in economic theory. Presents analytical, interpretive, and empirical studies in the areas of monetary theory, fiscal policy, labor economics, planning and development, micro- and macroeconomic theory, international trade and finance, and industrial organization. Also covers interdisciplinary fields such as history of economic thought and social economics. |
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... ment , profits for the entrepreneur , and wages for labor that leave a margin over bare subsistence . The cessation of industries reduces demand . A sharp contraction of wages diminishes buying power and reduces demand ; wide price ...
... ment , profits for the entrepreneur , and wages for labor that leave a margin over bare subsistence . The cessation of industries reduces demand . A sharp contraction of wages diminishes buying power and reduces demand ; wide price ...
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... ment instead of a single price for the whole country . The basis was the average cost of grain on the local markets from January to May . As prices had risen during that time from twelve to thirty per cent , this meant a substantial ...
... ment instead of a single price for the whole country . The basis was the average cost of grain on the local markets from January to May . As prices had risen during that time from twelve to thirty per cent , this meant a substantial ...
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... ment coercion . In Germany combination among industries was brought about by government compulsion , but in this country the necessary degree of combination was attained by the industries themselves through their War Service committees ...
... ment coercion . In Germany combination among industries was brought about by government compulsion , but in this country the necessary degree of combination was attained by the industries themselves through their War Service committees ...
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... ment . The National Conference of Employment Managers , held at Rochester , New York , May 9 to 11 , 1918 , adopted the following report on the standard definition of labor turnover and the method of computing the percentage of labor ...
... ment . The National Conference of Employment Managers , held at Rochester , New York , May 9 to 11 , 1918 , adopted the following report on the standard definition of labor turnover and the method of computing the percentage of labor ...
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... ment of the country would still remain private property , and the profits of industry would belong to the owner . They would , of course , be subject to taxation , and the tax system would have to be adjusted in such a manner as to take ...
... ment of the country would still remain private property , and the profits of industry would belong to the owner . They would , of course , be subject to taxation , and the tax system would have to be adjusted in such a manner as to take ...
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Page 886 - The tax which each individual is bound to pay ought to be certain, and not arbitrary. The time of payment, the manner of payment, the quantity to be paid, ought all to be clear and plain to the contributor, and to every other person.
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Page 562 - The restrictive regulations, which, in foreign markets abridge the vent of the increasing surplus of our agricultural produce, serve to beget an earnest desire, that a more extensive demand for that surplus may be created at home...
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Page 543 - To investigate, from time to time, trade conditions in and with foreign countries where associations, combinations, or practices of manufacturers, merchants, or traders, or other conditions, may affect the foreign trade of the United States, and to report to Congress thereon, with such recommendations as it deems advisable.