1st Edition
Labor, Industry, and Regulation during the Progressive Era
By Daniel E. Saros
Copyright 2009
198 Pages
14 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
198 Pages
14 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
198 Pages
14 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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The Progressive Era was among the most volatile times for the economy and labor in American History. Daniel E. Saros explores the institutional and economic conditions of this time, revealing new insight into the regulated nature of industry and the conditions of labor. Using the steel industry as a case study, Saros demonstrates how the United States Steel Corporation enhanced the performance of... Read more
Introduction 1. A Theoretical Framework for the Historical Analysis of American Industry 2. The Structure and Performance of the Progressive Era Regulationist Institutional Structure (RIS) 3. Regulation in the Era of Big Steel 4. The Consequences of Progressive Era Regulation for the Steelworkers 5. Analytical Results of the Case Study. Conclusion
Biography
Daniel E. Saros is Assistant Professor of Economics at Valparaiso University.
