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.
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
War Taxation: Some Comments and Letters
Read how one man dissects America's tax policies during war time, highlighting the intricate dance between government needs, economic stability, and the responsibility of the wealthy.
By Otto H. Kahn
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 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
Capitalistic Musings
** Prepare to question the foundations of society as a writer navigates the complex interplay between economics, culture, and how we live.
By Samuel Vaknin
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
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
Liberalism and the Social Problem
Witness the political battles and social reforms of early 20th century Britain where one leader fought for a balance between individual freedom and the common good.
By Winston Churchill
Catalogue of Economic Plants in the Collection of the U. S. Department of Agriculture
Discover the origins, applications, and impact of plants central to our economy and history, as catalogued by the United States Department of Agriculture.
By William Saunders
The Stock Exchange from Within
Discover how a regulated market fights misconceptions, promotes competition, and protects investors within the complex world of early 20th-century stock exchanges.
By William C. (William Clarkson) Van Antwerp
Supply and Demand
The push and pull of market forces are exposed, revealing how collaboration and the division of labor influence prices and shape our understanding of real-world economies.
By Hubert Douglas Henderson
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
Principles of Political Economy, Vol. 1
** Explore how economies have changed through time and how history is the key to understanding wealth.
By Wilhelm Roscher
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 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
After the stock market crash of November, 1929 : $b A supplementary chapter to the psychology of speculation issued in 1926
A society blinded by the promise of easy riches heads for disaster as a speculative fever grips the stock market, leading to unforeseen collapse and widespread financial ruin.
By Henry Howard Harper
The Grounds of an Opinion on the Policy of Restricting the Importation of Foreign Corn Intended as an appendix to "Observations on the corn laws"
Amid agricultural turmoil, a clergyman builds a case for protecting local farmers by controlling the flow of foreign grain, advocating for a strategy that balances economic freedom with national security.
By T. R. (Thomas Robert) Malthus
An Introduction to the Industrial and Social History of England
Uncover how the echoes of ancient settlers and the lay of the land molded a nation poised for dramatic industrial and social transformation.
By Edward Potts Cheyney
Hume's Political Discourses
Journey back to the 18th century to examine the intricate dance between trade, power, and prosperity through the eyes of a philosophical pioneer.
By David Hume
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