Economics
Explore a rich collection of classic and influential works in economics, offering insights into the theories and ideas that have shaped economies worldwide. Discover writings from historical figures who have laid the groundwork for modern economic thought, presenting timeless perspectives and principles. This category serves as a valuable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in understanding the development and impact of economic science over the years.
The Land-War in Ireland: A History for the Times
Discover a time when tensions over land ownership ignited a nation, revealing a history of exploitation and a struggle for fairness against colonial rule.
By James Godkin
The Problem of the Rupee, Its Origin and Its Solution
** Uncover the tumultuous journey of a nation's monetary system as it grapples with instability and seeks radical solutions for a more secure economic future.
By B. R. (Bhimrao Ramji) Ambedkar
The History of the Standard Oil Company
Discover the untold story of an oil empire's ruthless climb to power and the events that transformed an industry.
By Ida M. (Ida Minerva) Tarbell
Historical materialism and the economics of Karl Marx
A philosophical debate emerges, questioning whether economic factors alone dictate the course of history, or if other societal forces play an equally significant role.
By Benedetto Croce
The Negro Farmer
After the Civil War, Black farmers in the South faced overwhelming obstacles as they struggled to make a living and find their place in a changing society.
By Carl Kelsey
North American Free Trade Agreement, 1992 Oct. 7 Tariff Phasing Descriptions
** Discover how a groundbreaking agreement sought to reshape North American economies through trade cooperation, reduction of barriers, and the establishment of new legal frameworks.
By Canada
The Cotton Kingdom, volume 2 (of 2) : $b A traveller's observations on cotton and slavery in the American Slave States
Venture into the heart of the cotton-producing South and witness the stark realities of slavery, where fortunes are built on the backs of the oppressed.
By Frederick Law Olmsted
The Stages in the Social History of Capitalism
Discover the rise and fall of capitalist classes throughout history, as innovative entrepreneurs become conservative defenders of their wealth and status.
By Henri Pirenne
Money and trade considered : $b With a proposal for supplying the nation with money
Discover how one person in the 1700s sought to solve a nation's financial problems by unraveling the secrets of money, trade, and the value of goods.
By John Law
The Passing of the Idle Rich
Witness how the self-indulgent lifestyles of the wealthy threaten to unravel the very foundations of American values.
By Frederick Townsend Martin
War-Time Financial Problems
Discover how nations grappled with money and resources during an era of global rebuilding, weighed down by the shadow of a world war.
By Hartley Withers
The early English cotton industry
Discover how a nation transformed as inventive minds and industrial progress interwove to create a booming cotton industry that changed the course of history.
By George W. (George William) Daniels
The Fight for Conservation
Faced with unchecked exploitation, a nation must decide if its vast resources will pave the way for prosperity or lead to irreversible ruin.
By Gifford Pinchot
Religion and the rise of capitalism : $b A historical study
Discover how evolving religious views dramatically shaped the foundations of modern economics during the Renaissance and Reformation.
By R. H. (Richard Henry) Tawney
Robinson Crusoe's Money; or, The Remarkable Financial Fortunes and Misfortunes of a Remote Island Community
On a remote island, a growing community discovers that the path from simple bartering to a monetary system is filled with unexpected challenges and moral questions.
By David Ames Wells
Problems of Poverty: An Inquiry into the Industrial Condition of the Poor
Discover how wealth inequality and societal structures trapped masses in poverty during the rise of industrialization.
By J. A. (John Atkinson) Hobson
One thousand dollars a day. Studies in practical economics
Sudden riches spark chaos and expose the fragile balance between wealth and societal well-being.
By Adeline Knapp
Harmonies of Political Economy Translated from the Third French Edition, with a Notice of the Life and Writings of the Author
Explore how unchecked personal needs intertwine and harmonize within the delicate balances of economic and social principles.
By Frédéric Bastiat
Economic effects of the world war upon women and children in Great Britain
During a time of global conflict, women and children step into the workforce, reshaping society and challenging long-held roles.
By Irene Osgood Andrews
The factory
Witness the birth of factories, where progress clashes with personal hardship to ultimately transform society.
By Jonathan Thayer Lincoln