Richard Ely Books

Richard Theodore Ely was an influential American economist and a leading figure of the Progressive movement. He advocated for increased government intervention to address perceived injustices within capitalism, focusing on critical issues such as factory conditions, compulsory education, child labor, and the rights of labor unions. Ely's enduring legacy includes his founding roles in the American Economic Association and the Christian Social Union, as well as his authorship of widely recognized books that explored the organized labor movement, socialism, and broader social concerns.