Economic Problems Of Democracy

The book "Economic Problems of Democracy" was published in 1923 and discusses the economic aspects of democracy, specifically comparing the British and American systems. The author, Hadley, examines how past democracies have dealt with economic issues and explores the role of collective bargaining and the free market in politics. This book is relevant for those interested in the influence of economics on democratic governments.

First published in 1923 and delivered as the Watson Chair Lectures to various British universities in the previous year, this book examines democracy from an economic viewpoint in order to underline the similarities between the British and American systems of government through the industrial problems each face. Hadley explores how democracies in the past have addressed economic problems, the role of collective bargaining in politics and the effect of the free market on 'national character and national efficiency'. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the impact of economics on democratic governments.