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Abstract: The theory of consumption and exchange - the theory of production - input analysis - the theory of production - output analysis - supplementary analysis - distribution - other aspects of economic theory.

Abstract: Is our economy managed by natural law or by human institutions? - central management without a general manager - more about how economic activity is programed - private capital formation, government purchase, and the level of production - other aspects of central management in an industrialized economy - steps toward a modernized theory of the firm - three capital budget problems and certain other questions - improving pecuniary incentives - freedom of enterprise and personal freedom ...; [Read more...] Is our economy managed by natural law or by human institutions? - central management without a general manager - more about how economic activity is programed - private capital formation, government purchase, and the level of production - other aspects of central management in an industrialized economy - steps toward a modernized theory of the firm - three capital budget problems and certain other questions - improving pecuniary incentives - freedom of enterprise and personal freedom - two major problem areas.

Abstract: Introduction: by J.R. Commons - Colonial and federal beginnings (to 1827): by David J. Saposs - Citizenship (1827-1833): by Helen L. Sumner - Trade unionism (1833-1839): by Edward B. Mittelman - Humanitarianism (1840-1860): by Henry E. Hoagland.

Abstract: The industrial conflict - Associations in the iron and steel industry - Associations in the building industry - Associations in the printing industry - Associations in the fields of propaganda, legislation and litigation - A local association of national significance.

Abstract: The world machinery givs us - How we use our power - Capitalism, nationalism and racialism - Newer forms of Capitalism - The rise and growth of Socialism - Communism - War and salvation - What is the matter with Democracy? - A socialist philosophy - Socializing industry - Other economic problems for Socialism - Socialism and the indivual - A socialist view of our political theory and structure - Socialism and Internationalism - Basic organizations: Labor and the cooperatives - Politica ...; [Read more...] The world machinery givs us - How we use our power - Capitalism, nationalism and racialism - Newer forms of Capitalism - The rise and growth of Socialism - Communism - War and salvation - What is the matter with Democracy? - A socialist philosophy - Socializing industry - Other economic problems for Socialism - Socialism and the indivual - A socialist view of our political theory and structure - Socialism and Internationalism - Basic organizations: Labor and the cooperatives - Political parties in America - Can we make a better world?

Abstract: The struggle of survival - The larger career of unionism - Conclusion and inferences.

Abstract: Some pertinent aspects of the present industrial situaztion - The principles of wages - Wages and price movements - The standard wage - The living wage - The regulation of wage levels - A concept of industrial peace.

Abstract: Industry and organization - The medical needs of a small factory - Organization of a medical department in a large factory - Factory dispensaries - the industrial physical examination - Accidents and their treatment - Sickness in the factory - Sanitation - Special problems - Cost of medical supervision and economics of industrial hygiene.

Abstract: The pioneer nation - The rise of industry - The workwer's family - Wages in industry - Hours - Regularity of employment - The hazards of industry - The status of workers.

Abstract: Nationalisation (1961-1877): Economic conditions - The war period, 1861-1865 - The national trade unions, 1864-1873 - The national labor union, 1866-1872 - Disintegration, 1873-1877 ; Upheaval and reorganisation (since 1876): Secret beginnings - Revolutionary beginnings - Attempted union-the Pittsburgh convention of 1876 - the Greenback labor agitation, 1876-1880 - The anti-chinese agitation in California - From socialism to anarchism and syndicalism, 1876-1884 - The new trade unionism ...; [Read more...] Nationalisation (1961-1877): Economic conditions - The war period, 1861-1865 - The national trade unions, 1864-1873 - The national labor union, 1866-1872 - Disintegration, 1873-1877 ; Upheaval and reorganisation (since 1876): Secret beginnings - Revolutionary beginnings - Attempted union-the Pittsburgh convention of 1876 - the Greenback labor agitation, 1876-1880 - The anti-chinese agitation in California - From socialism to anarchism and syndicalism, 1876-1884 - The new trade unionism, 1878-1884 - End of secrecy in the knights and deviation from first principles, 1876-1884 - The great upheaval, 1884-1886 - The aftermath, 1886-1887 - The failure of co-operation, 1884-1887 - The political upheaval, 1886-1887 - Reorganisation, 1888-1896 - Recent developments (from 1896).