The Problem of the Unemployed - An Enquiry and an Economic Policy

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Focusing on the complexities of unemployment, this foundational work delves into its meaning, causes, and societal impacts while proposing potential remedies. Hobson critiques classical economic theories and anticipates the Neoclassical approach, making his insights particularly relevant for economists. The book includes chapters on measuring unemployment and exploring minor and root causes, alongside discussions on economic remedies and trade depression. This modern reissue also features an introductory chapter from Hobson's "Problems of Poverty," appealing to both scholars and collectors of economic literature.