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Tracing the making of modern economics and its Australian echo
This concise introduction explains how a global shift between 1750 and 1850 reshaped industry, agriculture, finance, and policy. It shows how capital, new machinery, and expanding markets gave rise to a capitalist system and new ways of organizing work.
In clear, accessible prose, the book surveys the rise of factories, the shift from cottage production to mass production, and the evolving balance between production and trade. It places Australia within a world context, highlighting how international forces and local developments interact across continents. Key topics include labor organization, the growth of co-operation, and the changing role of government and industry.What you’ll encounter
- A historical overview of the industrial and commercial life that set the stage for modern economies
- Discussion of unions, trade movements, and how workers organized to improve wages and conditions
- Examinations of co-operation, producer and consumer associations, and their impact on communities
- Insights into how economic ideas and policies spread and evolve across Britain, Germany, the United States, and Australia
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an accessible and comprehensive guide to the pivotal changes in economic life that occurred between 1750 and 1850. The author traces the origins and evolution of modern industry, agriculture, commerce, and finance, capturing the dynamic and transformative nature of the era. By exploring the shift from domestic workshops and traditional farming methods to the advent of factories and scientific agriculture, this book unveils the integral role of capital, technology, and economic organization in shaping the landscape of production and trade. The author also delves into the industrial and social philosophies of the time, such as free trade and socialism, highlighting their impact on policy and public opinion. Ultimately, this book offers a rich understanding of the foundations of our contemporary economic systems, demonstrating how the innovations and ideas of the past have shaped the economic structures and challenges we face today. 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 # 9781330091678_0
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