{"product_id":"industrial-ownership-its-economic-and-social-significance-9781025395586","title":"Industrial Ownership, Its Economic and Social Significance","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Robert Somers Brookings\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Economic History\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Industrial Ownership, Its Economic and Social Significance\" is a foundational exploration of the transformation of American industry during the early twentieth century. Written by the influential philanthropist and economist Robert S. Brookings, this work analyzes the shift from small, privately-held businesses to large-scale, public corporations. Brookings examines the complex relationship between capital, labor, and the public, arguing that the wide distribution of industrial ownership represents a significant democratic evolution in the capitalist system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book delves into the responsibilities of corporate management, the role of the stockholder, and the broader social implications of industrial efficiency. By addressing the economic tensions of the post-World War I era, Brookings offers a vision for a more equitable industrial order that balances profit with public service. His insights into the corporatization of the economy remain essential for understanding the historical development of modern corporate governance and social economics. This scholarly yet accessible analysis provides a deep look at how ownership structures shape the well-being of society and the stability of the national economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tradd Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47884312051863,"sku":"9781025395586","price":1584.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781025395586.webp?v=1781106945","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/industrial-ownership-its-economic-and-social-significance-9781025395586","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}