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The Evolution of Modern Capitalism: A Study of Machine Production examines how machines, capital, and consumer demand shape today’s economy, from factory floors to the balance between saving and spending.
This classic work explores how expanding capital and new technologies interact with competition and consumer needs. It explains why a thriving economy can still face excess investment, and how social and individual interests can clash in modern markets.
- How machine production changes workers, wages, and skill requirements
- Why over-saving or over-investment can disturb the balance between supply and demand
- The role of competition, corporations, and advertising in shaping production
- How public policy and social goals interact with business growth
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines capitalism's evolution through the lens of machine production and the use of steam engines. It argues that machinery has been the central factor in shaping modern industrial capitalism. The author traces the development of machine technology in the textile industry and other sectors, showing how it has transformed the size, structure, and interconnections within and between industries. The book also explores the broader economic and social effects of this technological revolution, including the growth of large-scale businesses and factories, the rise of trusts and monopolies, and the impact on labor markets and the quality of work. Ultimately, the book highlights the complex and often contradictory nature of capitalist development, offering valuable insights into the historical roots of contemporary economic and social issues. 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 # 9781330341629_0
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