Political Economy (Classic Reprint)

Political Economy (Classic Reprint)
by William Stanley Jevons
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SCI ENe E P R I lV1 E R S. POLITICAL ECONOMY. CHAPTER I.-INTRODUCTION. 1. What is Political Economy? Political Economy treats of the wealth of nations; it inquires into the causes which· make one nation more rich and prosperous than another. It aims at teaching what should be done in order that poor people may be as few as possible, and that everybody may, as a general rule, be well paid for his work. Other sciences, no doubt, assist us in reaching the same end. The science of mechanics shows how to obtain force, and how to use it in working machines. Chemistry teaches how useful substances may be produced-how beautiful dyes and odours and oils, for instance, may be extra cted from the disagreeable refuse of the gasworks. Astronomy is necessary for the navigation of the oceans. Geology guides.in the search for coal and metals. Various social sciences, also, are needed to promote the welfare of mankind. Jurisprudence treats of the legal rights of persons, and how th

Table of Contents

CONTENTS; CHAP, PAGE; I-INTRODUCTION, • 7; I I-UTILITY, 17; II I-PRODUCTIO~ OF VEALTH, 24; IV-DIVISIO~ OF LABOUR, 32; V-CAPITAL, 42; VI-DISTRIBUTIOiI1 OF VEALTH, 48; VI 1-' VAGES, 53; VIII -TRADES-UNIONS, 61; IX-CO-OPERATION, ETC, 77; X-THE TENURE OF LAND, ' 87; XL-ExCHANGE, 95; XII-1foNEY, 103; XI I I-CREDIT AND BANKING, 1[0; XIV-CREDIT CYCLES, I IS; XV-THE FUNCTIONS OF GOVERNMENT, 123; XVI-TAXATION, • 126

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2642139 in Books
• Published on: 2010-04-02
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 138 pages