The Economics Of Enterprise (1919)

By Herbert Joseph Davenport

Book Overview

The Economics of Enterprise, written by Herbert Joseph Davenport in 1919, is a comprehensive study of the economic principles and practices that govern the functioning of businesses. The book covers a wide range of topics related to enterprise, including the role of entrepreneurship, the importance of capital investment, the nature of competition, and the impact of government regulation on business activities.Davenport's work is based on the premise that businesses are the driving force behind economic growth and development. He argues that successful enterprises are those that are able to adapt to changing market conditions, innovate new products and services, and create value for their customers.The book is divided into several sections, each of which explores a different aspect of enterprise economics. The first section provides an overview of the basic principles of economics, including supply and demand, production, and pricing. The second section examines the role of entrepreneurship in creating and sustaining successful businesses.The third section focuses on the importance of capital investment in enterprise, including the role of financial markets in providing funding for new ventures. The fourth section explores the nature of competition in the marketplace, including the impact of monopolies and oligopolies on consumer choice.Finally, the book concludes with a discussion of the role of government in regulating business activities, including the impact of taxation, antitrust laws, and other regulatory policies on enterprise economics.Overall, The Economics of Enterprise is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the economic principles that underlie the functioning of businesses. Davenport's clear and concise writing style, combined with his deep knowledge of economic theory and practice, make this book an essential read for students, scholars, and practitioners in the field of enterprise economics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167241673
• ISBN13: 9781167241673
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 574 Pages
• Weight: 1.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"