Threads and Patches on Political Economy (Classic Reprint)

Pseud. Honestas

ISBN 10: 133118469X / ISBN 13: 9781331184690

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book offers a concise and practical introduction to the fundamental principles of political economy, exploring the complex relationship between wages, profits, rent, taxation, and commerce. The author draws on the insights of renowned thinkers such as Adam Smith, David Ricardo, and John Stuart Mill to provide a comprehensive analysis of how these factors interact to shape economic outcomes. Engaging with historical and contemporary perspectives, the book delves into the evolution of economic thought and the impact of globalization on national economies. It questions traditional assumptions and challenges readers to critically examine the causes and effects of economic phenomena, ultimately shedding light on the complexities of our economic landscape. 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 # 9781331184690_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Threads and Patches on Political Economy (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 133118469X
• ISBN 13: 9781331184690
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Economics

About this title

Synopsis

A modern, thought‑provoking look at political economy that blends history, critique, and practical debate.

This edition opens with a prefatory note that contrasts two ways of thinking about economic questions, and it uses storytelling to illuminate complex ideas.

The book surveys the development of political economy, tracing its roots from early thinkers to the contemporary debates around wages, profits, values, and taxation. It weighs traditional classical ideas against later schools, and it discusses how policy choices shape work, industry, and trade. Expect clear arguments, references to historical debates, and discussions of real-world examples like machinery, labor conditions, and international competition. The tone aims for accessibility while inviting readers to consider how economic theories connect to daily life and national policy.

• A clear map of major topics: wages, profits, values, rent, taxation, and commerce.
• Explanations of competing schools of thought and their critiques.
• Practical discussion of how trade policies and unions influence workers and manufacturers.
• A call to examine policy remedies with an eye toward fairness and national welfare.

Ideal for readers of economic history, policy debates, and those curious about how ideas shape wages, markets, and everyday life.