(4 Volume Set) History of Labour in the United States: Volume I; Volume II; Volume III: Working Conditions / Labor Legislation, 1896-1932; Volume IV: Labor Movements, 1896-1932
Commons, John R.; Saposs, David J.; Sumner, Helen L.; Mittelman, E.B.; Hoagland, H.E.; Andrews, John B.; Perlman, Selig; Farnam, Henry W. (Intro.)
Published by Reprints of Economic Classics, New York, 1966
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Hardcover. 8 3/4" X 6". Volumes are bound in green cloth over boards with spines stamped in black and gilt. Gentle rubbing and shelf wear to covers, corners, and edges of boards. Faint toning to edges of text blocks. Pages of all volumes are clean and unmarked. Bindings are sound. John R. Commons (1862-1945) was an influential American economist and a founder of institutional economics, which examines how institutions like laws, unions, and organizations shape economic behavior. He played a key role in labor economics, advocating for worker protections such as collective bargaining, minimum wage laws, and unemployment insurance. His interdisciplinary approach integrated economics, law, and sociology to address real-world economic issues. One of Commons' major contributions was his multi-volume "History of Labour in the United States" (1918), co-authored with others. This work traces the development of the U.S. labor movement, highlighting the role of labor unions, strikes, and legal changes that shaped worker rights. It remains a foundational text in labor history. Commons also influenced New Deal-era reforms, including Social Security and unemployment insurance, and his seminal works, such as "Legal Foundations of Capitalism" and "Institutional Economics", cemented his legacy in labor and institutional economics. Seller Inventory # 15905
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Title: (4 Volume Set) History of Labour in the ...
Publisher: Reprints of Economic Classics, New York
Publication Date: 1966
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
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