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Observations on Mr. Whitbread's Poor Bill, and on the Population of England: Intended as a Supplement to a Short Inquiry Into the Policy, Humanity, ... Effects of the Poor Laws &C (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Observations on Mr. Whitbread's Poor Bill examines proposed reforms to England’s Poor Laws and related policies.
It analyzes the economic and social impact of a government bill, weighing potential benefits against possible costs and unintended consequences.
Two clear sections weigh the street-level realities of poor relief against the machinery of public finance. The author argues for practical, locally accessible administration and questions centralized control, while advocating for safeguards to protect earnings, deposits, and the poor’s ability to manage their funds.- Strategies for funding public instruction and the risks of replacing private benevolence with a public system
- Ideas for safer, more understandable ways for the poor to manage savings through local offices
- Critiques of settlement laws and proposals to improve parish oversight without harm to communities
- A call to ground policy in clear, well-supported economic analysis rather than broad claims
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into influential Poor Laws from the early 19th century and their role in alleviating the plight of England's impoverished masses during an era of rapid industrial growth. The author scrutinizes various proposals for improving the condition of the poor, including those put forth in Mr. Whitbread's 1807 parliamentary speech. Through meticulous analysis, the author examines the effectiveness of key provisions within Whitbread's bill, such as education, savings plans, settlement laws, and the controversial construction of cottages at public expense. While acknowledging the noble intentions behind these initiatives, the author raises concerns about their potential consequences, including increased idleness, financial burdens, and a shift in responsibility away from individuals towards the state. Challenging the notion that widespread poverty was inevitable, the author argues that a redundant population, combined with the Poor Laws, was essential for the nation's prosperity. This book offers a nuanced perspective on the complex challenges of poverty and the role of government intervention, providing valuable insights into the historical and ethical debates surrounding welfare systems. 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 # 9781330836439_0
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