Rural Wealth and Welfare: Economic Principles Illustrated and Applied in Farm Life
Economic Principles for Sustainable Farming SuccessBy Geo. T. Fairchild
Length11h 23m
About this audiobook
In "Rural Wealth and Welfare: Economic Principles Illustrated and Applied in Farm Life," Geo. T. Fairchild presents a meticulous examination of the intricate relationship between agricultural practices and economic systems in rural America at the turn of the 20th century. The book employs a blend of practical illustration and theoretical analysis, situated within a larger discourse on rural sociology and agricultural economics. Fairchild combines narrative flair with statistical and economic treatise, engaging readers by illuminating the financial intricacies of farm life and advocating for sustainable practices that enrich both individual prosperity and community welfare. Geo. T. Fairchild, an esteemed agricultural economist and educator, was deeply influenced by the socio-economic conditions of his time. His extensive experience in rural development and his academic engagement with agricultural reform shaped his perspective on how sound economic principles can be applied to advance rural communities. Fairchild'Äôs dedication to improving the welfare of farmers and his advocacy for fair economic policies resonates throughout this work, underscoring his commitment to fostering an equitable agricultural landscape. This book is highly recommended for readers interested in the intersections of economics, agriculture, and rural sociology. Fairchild'Äôs insights are particularly relevant today as we consider the sustainability of our food systems and the wellbeing of rural populations. An essential read for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners, it serves as a foundational text for those seeking to understand the enduring economics of farm life.
Audiobook details
GenreBusiness and Economics
Length11 hrs 23 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 16, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Dedication
2Preface.
3Introduction. General Welfare.
4Part I. Productive Industries: Analysis of Aims, Forces, Means and Methods.
5Chapter I. Aims Of Industry.
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6Chapter II. Forces In Production Of Wealth.
7Chapter III. Labor Defined And Classified.
8Chapter IV. Capital Defined And Classified.
9Chapter V. Personal Attainments.
10Chapter VI. Combination Of Forces For Individual Efficiency.
11Chapter VII. Methods Of Association.
12Chapter VIII. Exchange: Advantages, Limitations And Tendencies.
13Chapter IX. Value The Basis Of Exchange.
14Chapter X. Exchange—Its Machinery.
15Chapter XI. Banks And Banking.
16Chapter XII. Deferred Settlement And Credit Expansion.
17Chapter XIII. Technical Division Of Labor.
18Chapter XIV. Aggregation Of Industry.
19Chapter XV. Special Incentives To Production.
20Chapter XVI. Business Security.
21Part II. Distribution of Wealth for Welfare.
22Chapter XVII. General Principles Of Fair Distribution.
23Chapter XVIII. Wages And Profits.
24Chapter XIX. Conflict Between Wage-Earners And Profit-Makers.
25Chapter XX. Proceeds Of Capital: Interest And Rent.
26Chapter XXI. Principles Of Interest.
27Chapter XXII. Principles Of Land Rent.
28Part III. Consumption of Wealth.
29Chapter XXIII. Wealth Used By Individuals.
30Chapter XXIV. Prudent Consumption.
31Chapter XXV. Imprudent Consumption.
32Chapter XXVI. Social Organization For Consumption.
33Chapter XXVII. Economic Functions Of Government.
34Chapter XXVIII. Economic Machinery Of Government.
35Conclusion.
36Index.
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