The Labor Problem: Plain Questions and Practical Answers (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William E. Barns

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0365228125 ISBN 13: 9780365228127

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the labor question from many angles and find practical ideas for change.

This nonfiction collection gathers editors, economists, clergymen, manufacturers, workers, and statisticians to present a balanced view of work, wages, and the role of the state in modern life. It argues that reform must begin with state policy and cooperation, not just slogans.

This edition frames the labor problem as a real, solvable issue. It highlights how cooperation in literature and public life can shed light on difficult questions and offers a range of perspectives on wages, strikes, arbitration, and the distribution of profits. The text probes how laws, institutions, and social norms influence working people and the economy.

• Multiple viewpoints on how labor and capital relate and what fair compensation could look like
• Suggestions for arbitration, collective organization, and cooperative ideas
• Discussion of the State’s broad role in justice, regulation, and social welfare
• Insights into how Sunday labor, the church, and moral considerations intersect with work

Ideal for readers seeking historical context and practical debate about labor, cooperation, and public policy.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0365228125
• ISBN 13: 9780365228127
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 332