Production for Use (Classic Reprint)

Harold Loeb

ISBN 10: 1330315189 / ISBN 13: 9781330315187

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book delves into the root causes of poverty in America, arguing that widespread destitution stems not from a lack of resources but from artificial barriers within society itself. The author meticulously examines the economic landscape of the early 20th century, dissecting how traditional customs and taboos, such as the prohibition of certain activities during religious festivals, have held back wealth creation. Drawing parallels to societies across time and cultures, the book reveals how similar practices have stifled economic growth throughout history. The author asserts that America's potential for abundance is being squandered due to an outdated concept of wealth that emphasizes the exchange of money over the production of goods and services. This insightful analysis challenges conventional wisdom and offers a fresh perspective on the issue of poverty, underscoring the transformative power of removing artificial obstacles to unleash economic prosperity. 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.

Seller Inventory # 9781330315187_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Production for Use (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330315189
• ISBN 13: 9781330315187
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Economics

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Synopsis

Why do so many people live with poverty when society has the tools to do more?

This book challenges common economic ideas and shows how systems meant to create wealth often fail to meet real needs.

It explains how money, prices, and production shape what gets built and who benefits. By comparing the open market with a planned approach, it reveals why abundance has not matched our capacity to create it. The text also differentiates real wealth, like homes and factories, from symbolic wealth, like money and stocks, to show how the value of one depends on the other. It offers a concise path for thinking about how communities could use their resources more effectively.

• See how price and money relate to real, usable wealth, not just exchange value.
• Learn about the practice of non-production and how cultural habits can block progress.
• Understand the two “worlds” the book describes: the physical world and the world of human institutions.
• Explore criticisms of open market ideas and what a production-for-use approach could mean for everyday life.

Ideal for readers curious about economic theory, history, and the factors that shape the goods and services available to households.

About the Author

Matthew J. Bruccoli is Professor of Eng-lish at the University of South Carolina.