An Inquiry Into The Poor Laws And Surplus Labor, And Their Mutual Reaction: With A Postscript (1833)

by William Day

Book Overview

""An Inquiry Into The Poor Laws And Surplus Labor, And Their Mutual Reaction: With A Postscript"" is a book written by William Day in 1833. The book examines the relationship between the poor laws and surplus labor in England during the early 19th century. Day argues that the poor laws, which provided relief to the poor, actually contributed to the problem of surplus labor by creating a disincentive to work. He also argues that the surplus labor problem...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164573160
• ISBN13: 9781164573166
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 118 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"