Business Cycles: The Problem and Its Setting

By: Mitchell, Wesley Clair

"Business Cycles: The Problem and Its Setting" is a seminal work in the field of economic science, offering a comprehensive and empirical investigation into the fluctuations that define modern industrial economies. Written by Wesley Clair Mitchell, a pioneer in the study of institutional economics, this volume seeks to move beyond abstract speculation to provide a rigorous, data-driven framework for understanding the recurring patterns of prosperity and depression.

The text is divided into a systematic exploration of the "problem" of business cycles-the alternating phases of expansion and contraction-and the "setting" in which these movements occur, including the influence of monetary systems, production processes, and market behaviors. Mitchell emphasizes the importance of statistical observation, utilizing a wealth of historical data to illustrate how various economic factors interact to produce cyclical change.

As a foundational text in macroeconomics, "Business Cycles: The Problem and Its Setting" established the methodological groundwork for future research into economic forecasting and policy. It remains an essential resource for scholars and students interested in the history of economic thought, the evolution of quantitative analysis, and the structural dynamics of the global marketplace.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025323882
• ISBN13: 9781025323886
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 518 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.2"