John Bates Clark

Social Justice Without Socialism

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktdetails

• Verlag: MJP Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 56
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Februar 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 3mm
• Gewicht: 97g
• ISBN-13: 9789355270443
• ISBN-10: 9355270445
• Artikelnr.: 68490505

Autorenporträt

John Bates Clark (1847-1938) was an eminent American economist, renowned for formulating the marginal productivity theory of distribution, which highlights the relationship between the contribution of factors of production and the incomes they derive. His scholarship extended into discussions about social policies and economic justice, standing as a precursor to modern welfare economics. Clark's principles stressed the efficacy of competition in a capitalist system while underscoring the imperative nature of ethical practices in economic affairs. His seminal work, 'Social Justice Without Socialism' (1914), argued persuasively against socialist systems, favoring an evolution of the capitalist structure to eradicate extreme inequalities and promote social justice. This book represents Clark's balanced approach, seeking a middle ground where social justice could be achieved without forsaking the economic efficiency of a market economy. His writing style was characterized by clarity and directness, endeavoring to be accessible to both the scholarly community and the informed public. Clark's legacy includes not just his economic theories but also a dedication to social betterment through the context of rigorous economic thought. His influence continued through the generations, not only through his writings but arguably reaching its zenith with his son, John Maurice Clark, who also became a prominent economist in his own right.