Our Irrational Distribution of Wealth (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2022
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- New
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Print on Demand. This compelling book unveils the irrationality ingrained in our social institutions for wealth distribution, a problem that has plagued societies for centuries. These flawed mechanisms have exacerbated social inequality, privileging the wealthy at the expense of the working class, leading to extreme disparities. The author argues that the current system fails to reward merit or contributions to wealth creation. Instead, it perpetuates advantages for the affluent, such as inheritance and monopolistic power, enabling them to accumulate vast fortunes without commensurate effort or sacrifice. As a result, a small elite enjoys a disproportionate share of social income, leaving the majority with meager resources. This book meticulously examines the historical and societal factors that have shaped our distribution system. It challenges the long-held belief that self-interest and competition will naturally lead to equitable outcomes. Instead, it demonstrates how these principles have entrenched class divisions and created a system that favors the wealthy. Ultimately, this book provides profound insights into the systemic nature of wealth inequality and the need for transformative change. It challenges readers to rethink the fundamental principles of distribution and explore alternative models that would foster a fairer and more just society. 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.…
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- Title
- Our Irrational Distribution of Wealth (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- Byron Collins Mathews
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2022
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1330093550
- ISBN 13
- 9781330093559
- Seller catalogs
- Economics
Rethinking how wealth is shared in a modern economy.
This thought‑provoking study argues that distribution, not production, shapes the fortunes of the few and the many. It challenges long‑held ideas about wages, ownership, and the roles of land and capital in creating social income.
In clear terms, the book traces how wealth is produced from nature and labor, then explains how laws and institutions have kept the benefits in the hands of a small, powerful class. It links ownership of land and natural resources to a system that can feel unfair to non‑owners, and it examines the wage system as a step toward freedom that still leaves workers economically dependent.- Explanations of wealth sources and the difference between value and utility.
- Critiques of how wages, profits, and rents shape who gains from production.
- Arguments for public ownership of key industries to promote general welfare.
- Discussion of historical shifts from small business to large corporations and monopolies.
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.
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