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Political Economy For The People (1859)

by George Tucker
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781163941423
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 242
  • Original Price: USD 28.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 327 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): General

Political Economy For The People is a book written by George Tucker and published in 1859. The book is an introduction to the principles of political economy, which is the study of how societies allocate resources and create wealth. Tucker's aim is to make the subject accessible to the general public and to dispel the notion that political economy is only for the wealthy and educated.The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of the history of political economy, starting with Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations and continuing through the works of other prominent economists such as David Ricardo and John Stuart Mill. Tucker explains the basic concepts of political economy, such as supply and demand, production and consumption, and the role of government in the economy.The second part of the book focuses on the practical application of political economy. Tucker discusses topics such as taxation, tariffs, and trade policy, and how these policies affect the economy. He also explores the role of labor unions and the impact of technological advancements on the workforce.The final part of the book is a critique of the prevailing economic theories of the time. Tucker argues that the laissez-faire approach to economics, which advocated for minimal government intervention in the economy, was flawed and that a more balanced approach was needed to ensure the well-being of all members of society.Overall, Political Economy For The People is an accessible introduction to the principles of political economy and an important contribution to the economic discourse of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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