Social Insurance: A Program of Social Reform Program (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Henry Rogers Seager

9780656384037: Social Insurance: A Program of Social Reform Program (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0656384034 ISBN 13: 9780656384037

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Rethinking security for workers and citizens

A clear, chapter‑by‑chapter look at why the simple idea of “individualism” falls short in modern industry and how government, industry, and workers can cooperate for the common good.

This edition surveys the gaps in a purely free‑market approach and argues for a coordinated program of social reform. It examines unemployment, illness, and old age as social problems, not just personal mishaps, and it asks how labor markets and production can be organized for greater stability and fairness. The author weighs the practical steps—labor exchanges, better industry organization, and public policy—without losing sight of the political realities of reform.

Readers will encounter concrete discussions of how to reduce seasonal and irregular work demands, how to connect workers with opportunities, and how social programs might be financed in a way that respects civic values and shared responsibility. The work blends historical context with forward‑looking proposals, inviting readers to weigh evidence and consider reforms that could shape American life.

Explains why old approaches to economic policy may miss the needs of wage earners in city life and industry
Explores unemployment patterns and the idea of organizing labor markets and exchanges
Discusses pensions, illness insurance, and the political climate around social reform
Questions how to balance individual liberty with the common welfare in policy choices

Ideal for readers seeking a thoughtful, historically grounded view of social reform and the debate over how best to protect workers while maintaining growth.

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