The Control of IndustryHarcourt, Brace, 1923 - 171 стор. |
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... position to dictate pretty effectively the policy of the whole trade with regard to prices and production . Of course , like the small producer , it is ultimately at the consumer's mercy - it can choose the price which it will charge ...
... position to dictate pretty effectively the policy of the whole trade with regard to prices and production . Of course , like the small producer , it is ultimately at the consumer's mercy - it can choose the price which it will charge ...
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... position of the merchant in the phase of industry which preceded the factory system . But in the days of the early " factory kings " the distinction for a time be- comes blurred . In the woollen trade the merchant sim- ply adds the new ...
... position of the merchant in the phase of industry which preceded the factory system . But in the days of the early " factory kings " the distinction for a time be- comes blurred . In the woollen trade the merchant sim- ply adds the new ...
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... position of the passenger in an aeroplane - relieved of the sense of responsibility for immediate decisions , but not of the ultimate risk of being deposited on the ground . § 2. Specialization among Traders . - Produce Exchanges . We ...
... position of the passenger in an aeroplane - relieved of the sense of responsibility for immediate decisions , but not of the ultimate risk of being deposited on the ground . § 2. Specialization among Traders . - Produce Exchanges . We ...
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... position differs radically from that of the partner in a private business.1 1 In England , however , it is necessary to distinguish between the public joint - stock company , which conforms to the above description , and the private ...
... position differs radically from that of the partner in a private business.1 1 In England , however , it is necessary to distinguish between the public joint - stock company , which conforms to the above description , and the private ...
Сторінка 63
... position from the holder of shares . He is a creditor of the company and not a part - owner : he is legally entitled to the punctual payment of interest at the rate specified on his bond , and in some cases , though not in all , to the ...
... position from the holder of shares . He is a creditor of the company and not a part - owner : he is legally entitled to the punctual payment of interest at the rate specified on his bond , and in some cases , though not in all , to the ...
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advantages associations banks become body British capital capitalist Co-operation co-operative coal Collectivism combination committee Communism competition conduct consumer cotton Council deal dealer debentures decisions demand desire device difficulty directors division of labor economic employer England exercise factory system firm further Germany golden rule government of industry Guild Guild Socialism Guild Socialist hands individual instance integration interest involve J. M. KEYNES joint control joint-stock company kind less limited Looking-glass machinery manufacture ment merchant methods modern industry monopoly movement negative control octopoid operation ordinary organization output ownership payment permanent present principle private enterprise problem processes production provision public authority public enterprise railway reasons retail risks scheme Secondly seems self-governing share shareholders social society staple wool steel supply Syndicalism Thirdly tion trade unions transport whole wholesale workers workmen
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