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Studies in the Economics of Overhead Costs

by J. Maurice Clark
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781025506623
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 518
  • Original Price: GBP 31.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 899 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Economics / Microeconomics

"Studies in the Economics of Overhead Costs" is a foundational text in microeconomics and industrial management that remains a cornerstone of economic theory. This work provides a detailed exploration of the financial and operational challenges posed by fixed costs in large-scale enterprises. J. Maurice Clark's analysis goes beyond simple accounting, delving into the broader implications of idle capacity, price discrimination, and the social costs of production.

The book is renowned for introducing and refining concepts that are now essential to the field, including the distinction between variable and constant costs and the phenomenon of "avoidable costs." By examining various industries-most notably the railway sector-Clark illustrates how overhead costs influence business cycles, competitive behavior, and economic stability. This study serves as an invaluable resource for understanding the complexities of industrial efficiency and the evolution of managerial economics. Readers will find a rigorous investigation into how businesses navigate the pressures of large-scale capital investment and the resulting effects on market pricing and social welfare.

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