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_aBaker, Charles Whiting, _d1865-1941 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aMonopolies and the People |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2007-06-14 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Audrey Longhurst, LN Yaddanapudi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"Monopolies and the People" by Charles Whiting Baker is a socio-economic analysis written in the late 19th century. The work examines the rise of monopolies and trusts across various industries during a period of rapid industrialization and economic transformation in America. The book aims to present an impartial investigation into the causes, effects, and potential remedies for these monopolistic structures that are perceived as a threat to public welfare and competition. The opening of the book sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of monopolies, defining key terms and outlining the significance of the issue for contemporary society. Baker discusses the public's growing awareness of monopolies and their criticisms, while acknowledging that effective remedies have yet to be widely agreed upon. He emphasizes the need for careful examination of monopolies' origins, their impacts on competition and consumers, and the various motives and interests at play, both for the individuals running these monopolies and for the general public. The author advocates for a balanced approach to understanding monopolies by considering multiple perspectives, ultimately seeking to equip readers with a framework for assessing the broader implications of monopolistic practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aMonopolies -- United States | ||
| 653 | _aTrusts, Industrial | ||
| 653 | _aCompetition | ||
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