John kenneth galbraith jr (4 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Near Fine. First Edition. 4to; Clean and secure in original binding in very nice dustjacket. A comprehensive look at the social classes and economic disparities of the Gilded Age in the United States and Europe. Alexis Gregory provides a detailed exploration of the lifestyles and dynamics of the elite families who shaped the era, making it a valuable resource for those interested in history and social science. "This beautiful and richly illustrated book traces the rise of the great robber barons in both Europe and America, and explains the alchemy by which the Rothschilds, Vanderbilts, Astors and Rockefellers, among others, rose from rags to riches. the author entertainingly describes the competitive castle-building, art collecting, yachting and, above all, social climbing of the newly rich.".…

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 228 pages. 9.00x6.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book comprehensively examines the economic effects of federal public works expenditures in the United States from 1933 to 1938. Prepared by the Public Works Committee of the National Resources Planning Board, the study analyzes the impact of public construction projects on employment, construction supply industries, and overall economic activity. The author explores how project selection criteria under conditions of unemployment influenced the nature and distribution of public works programs. Furthermore, the book highlights the relationship between public construction and business fluctuations, the timing and employment flexibility of public works projects, and the broader implications of financing public works. Ultimately, this book contributes valuable insights into the role of public works as a tool for mitigating unemployment and promoting economic recovery. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condizione: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. This book constitutes the first major appraisal of the work and influence of C. E. Ayres.Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword (John Kenneth Galbraith) Acknowledgments Introduction Clarence Edwin Ayres: An.…