The American Economic Review, Volume 10American Economic Association., 1920 - Economics Includes annual List of doctoral dissertations in political economy in progress in American universities and colleges; and the Hand book of the American Economic Association. |
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... ton mill with the quantity which could be turned out by the same number of laborers using the spinning wheel and the hand loom , forgetting the labor which has gone into the construction of the mill and its equipment and the fact that a ...
... ton mill with the quantity which could be turned out by the same number of laborers using the spinning wheel and the hand loom , forgetting the labor which has gone into the construction of the mill and its equipment and the fact that a ...
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... ton of freight by rail- way and by wagon , but we forget that owing to the growth and expansion of population and to its congestion in limited areas , devoted to manufactures and trade , goods must be carried much longer distances than ...
... ton of freight by rail- way and by wagon , but we forget that owing to the growth and expansion of population and to its congestion in limited areas , devoted to manufactures and trade , goods must be carried much longer distances than ...
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... ton : Silver , Burdett & Co. 1919. Pp . vii , 406. ) Published in 1905 , this text has now ( 1919 ) passed into a third edition . Some new material , particularly in chapter 13 on the labor problem , has been introduced . CARLTON ...
... ton : Silver , Burdett & Co. 1919. Pp . vii , 406. ) Published in 1905 , this text has now ( 1919 ) passed into a third edition . Some new material , particularly in chapter 13 on the labor problem , has been introduced . CARLTON ...
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... ton is brought into relation with an entirely different unit , the average speed of a draft animal per day , the deductions do not follow from the premises . Again , Mr. Haines states on page 467 that the board of direc- tors of a ...
... ton is brought into relation with an entirely different unit , the average speed of a draft animal per day , the deductions do not follow from the premises . Again , Mr. Haines states on page 467 that the board of direc- tors of a ...
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... ton miles and passenger miles are not recognized as transportation units elsewhere than in Ithe United States . This statement is only partially correct . These units are not utilized in Great Britain , but they do appear in the ...
... ton miles and passenger miles are not recognized as transportation units elsewhere than in Ithe United States . This statement is only partially correct . These units are not utilized in Great Britain , but they do appear in the ...
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Page 273 - ... in order to ascertain that value, the original cost of construction, the amount expended in permanent improvements, the amount and market value of its bonds and stock, the present as compared with the original cost of construction, the probable earning capacity of the property under particular rates prescribed by statute, and the sum required to meet operating expenses, are all matters for consideration and are to be given such weight as may be just and right in each case. We do not say that...
Page 391 - Commission may from time to time designate) will, under honest, efficient and economical management and reasonable expenditures for maintenance of way, structures and equipment, earn an aggregate annual net railway operating income equal, as as nearly as may be, to a fair return upon the aggregate value of the railway property of such carriers held for and used in the service of transportation...
Page 23 - It may be said in a general way that the police power extends to all the great public needs. ... It may be put forth in aid of what is sanctioned by usage, or held by the prevailing morality or strong and preponderant opinion to be greatly and immediately necessary to the public welfare.
Page 835 - The classic definition of a trade union is that of Sidney and Beatrice Webb in 1894. They defined a trade union as "a continuous association of wageearners for the purpose of maintaining or improving the conditions of their employment".
Page 391 - In the exercise of its power to prescribe just and reasonable rates the Commission shall initiate, modify, establish or adjust such rates so that carriers as a whole (or as a whole in each of such rate groups or territories as the Commission may from time to time designate) will, under honest, efficient and economical management and reasonable expenditures for maintenance of way, structures and equipment, earn an aggregate annual net, railway operating income...
Page 133 - Generally to promote the Political, Social, and Economic Emancipation of the People, and more particularly of those who depend directly upon their own exertions by hand or by brain for the means of life.
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Page 59 - Nothing in this Act contained shall be construed to prohibit such notes, drafts, and bills of exchange, secured by staple agricultural products, or other goods, wares, or merchandise from being eligible for such discount...
Page 59 - Upon the indorsement of any of its member banks, which shall be deemed a waiver of demand, notice and protest by such bank as to its own indorsement exclusively, any Federal reserve bank may discount notes, drafts, and bills of exchange arising out of actual commercial transactions...
Page 526 - ... (12) After December 31, 1921, it shall be unlawful for any person to hold the position of officer or director of more than one carrier, unless such holding shall have been authorized by order of the Commission, upon due showing, in form and manner prescribed by the Commission, that neither public nor private interests will be adversely affected thereby.