Labor, Industry, and Regulation during the Progressive Era

The Progressive Era was among the most volatile times for the economy and labor in American History. Daniel E. Saros explores the institutional and economic conditions of this time, revealing new insight into the regulated nature of industry and the conditions of labor.

Informationen zum Autor Daniel E. Saros is Assistant Professor of Economics at Valparaiso University. Klappentext The Progressive Era was among the most volatile times for the economy and labor in American History. Daniel E. Saros explores the institutional and economic conditions of this time, revealing new insight into the regulated nature of industry and the conditions of labor. Zusammenfassung The Progressive Era was among the most volatile times for the economy and labor in American History. Daniel E. Saros explores the institutional and economic conditions of this time, revealing new insight into the regulated nature of industry and the conditions of labor. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 1. A Theoretical Framework for the Historical Analysis of American Industry 2. The Structure and Performance of the Progressive Era Regulationist Institutional Structure (RIS) 3. Regulation in the Era of Big Steel 4. The Consequences of Progressive Era Regulation for the Steelworkers 5. Analytical Results of the Case Study. Conclusion

Autorentext

Daniel E. Saros is Assistant Professor of Economics at Valparaiso University.

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Introduction 1. A Theoretical Framework for the Historical Analysis of American Industry 2. The Structure and Performance of the Progressive Era Regulationist Institutional Structure (RIS) 3. Regulation in the Era of Big Steel 4. The Consequences of Progressive Era Regulation for the Steelworkers 5. Analytical Results of the Case Study. Conclusion