Items related to This Age of Plenty
Synopsis
This influential economic text explores the modern industrial system and identifies a crucial problem at its core: despite technological advancements that enable mass production, society grapples with persistent poverty and unemployment. The book argues that these economic ills stem from a flaw in the monetary system rather than a shortage of resources. Traditional economics, inherited from pre-industrial times, has failed to adapt to the machine age. The author presents a compelling case that money, far from being a commodity in itself, is simply a social mechanism designed to facilitate production and distribution. However, the current system, dominated by banks, prioritizes profit over societal well-being, leading to a fundamental imbalance between production and consumption. The book posits that a truly rational money system would ensure equilibrium between prices and purchasing power, unlocking a world of prosperity that is currently out of reach.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Search results for This Age of Plenty
Seller Image
This Age of Plenty: Its Problems and Their Solution (Classic Reprint)
Print on DemandSeller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This influential economic text explores the modern industrial system and identifies a crucial problem at its core: despite technological advancements that enable mass production, society grapples with persistent poverty and unemployment. The book argues that these economic ills stem from a flaw in the monetary system rather than a shortage of resources. Traditional economics, inherited from pre-industrial times, has failed to adapt to the machine age. The author presents a compelling case that money, far from being a commodity in itself, is simply a social mechanism designed to facilitate production and distribution. However, the current system, dominated by banks, prioritizes profit over societal well-being, leading to a fundamental imbalance between production and consumption. The book posits that a truly rational money system would ensure equilibrium between prices and purchasing power, unlocking a world of prosperity that is currently out of reach. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780265010686_0
Buy New
US$ 24.41
Free Shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
This Age of Plenty: Its Problems and Their Solution (Classic Reprint)
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780265010686
Stock Image
This Age of Plenty: Its Problems and Their Solution (Classic Reprint)
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780265010686
Buy New
US$ 35.42
US$ 7.86 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 15 available