On Wages and Combination (Classic Reprint)

R. Torrens

ISBN 10: 1330200667 / ISBN 13: 9781330200667

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book is a meticulous exploration of the factors that shape wages and how combinations of workers can improve or degrade their earning power. The author synthesizes complex economic theories with real-world examples to demonstrate how changes in technology, population growth, and trade policies can influence wages. The book provides a deep understanding of the dynamics of wage determination, giving readers valuable insights into how economic conditions affect workers' well-being. Through its comprehensive analysis, this book illuminates the intricate relationship between labor, capital, and the economy, offering a fresh perspective on the challenges and opportunities faced by workers striving to secure fair compensation. 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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Bibliographic Details

• Title: On Wages and Combination (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330200667
• ISBN 13: 9781330200667
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Economics

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Synopsis

Understanding how wages, profits, and foreign markets shape national prosperity—and what real reform could look like.

This work examines how changes in wages affect profits, production, and the health of the economy. It argues that relieving pressure on prices and expanding free trade with major partners could protect jobs and steady growth.

In clear, practical terms, it explains how floating and fixed capital interact in manufacturing, and why competition abroad can push prices and profits in different directions. It then outlines a concrete case for reciprocity and freer trade with Russia and the United States as a path to national recovery.

• How wages influence industry, profits, and the viability of foreign competition.
• How capital—both floating and fixed—drives production and pricing in trade.
• The argument for reciprocity and freer trade with Russia and the United States.
• The potential economic and political effects of adopting liberal trade policies.

Ideal for readers interested in 19th‑century economic policy, trade theory, and how wage policy intersects with national welfare.