Which Will Be Best for the Workman? (Classic Reprint)

Edson S. Lott

ISBN 10: 1527903877 / ISBN 13: 9781527903876

Published by Forgotten Books, 2017

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book addresses concerns about accidents in industrial workplaces and argues that more should be done to prevent them. The author, Edson S. Lott, believed that employer liability insurance companies had done more to prevent accidents than state laws and that they should continue to do so. Lott discusses the differences between state insurance schemes and private companies, with a focus on the German industrial accident law, Washington and Ohio plans, and the Norwegian State insurance plan. He argues that private companies are more effective in preventing accidents because they have trained inspectors and are incentivized to minimize losses by taking preventive measures, while state-run schemes often suffer from political interference, bureaucratic inefficiency, and a lack of accountability. The book also highlights the importance of safety regulations, factory inspections, and cooperation between employers and employees to reduce workplace accidents. Lott concludes that private companies play a vital role in promoting workplace safety and that their continued involvement is essential to protecting workers from preventable injuries and deaths. 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: Which Will Be Best for the Workman? (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1527903877
• ISBN 13: 9781527903876
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Business

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Synopsis

Which system works best for workers’ compensation? Discover the debate over stock liability, mutual associations, and state schemes—and what actually reduces injuries and costs.

This is a collection built around Edson S. Lott’s examination of how compensation laws are administered. It blends an introductory address with a series of letters to industry and policy makers, laying out the arguments for and against different insurance models. The material compares private liability insurers, mutual aid plans, and state programs, focusing on practical outcomes like accident prevention, claim payments, and solvency. Read to understand the competing visions and the real-world costs and benefits they promise.

• Clear explanations of three major approaches to workmen’s compensation insurance
• Discussion of accident prevention, insurance costs, and how premiums relate to outcomes
• Practical arguments from industry professionals and policy makers
• Case studies and comparisons across different states and systems

Ideal for readers of policy history, labor economics, and insurance regulation who want a grounded view of how compensation laws can be designed for efficiency and fairness.