""The Menace of Overproduction: Its Cause, Extent, and Cure"" is an insightful exploration into the economic instabilities that gripped the global market during the early 20th century. Compiled and edited by Scoville Hamlin, this work presents a collaborative analysis by various industry experts and economists who sought to understand the paradoxical crisis of having too much supply in an era of fluctuating demand. The text serves as a critical examination of how rapid industrial expansion and technological progress led to systemic imbalances that threatened the very foundations of international commerce.
The book meticulously details the causes of overproduction across different sectors, from agriculture to heavy manufacturing, and assesses the devastating extent of these surpluses on labor and price stability. Rather than merely documenting the crisis, the contributors offer a variety of ""cures"" or strategic interventions intended to harmonize production with consumption. Written against the backdrop of the early Great Depression, this work provides a fascinating look at the evolving economic theories of the time and the urgent search for a sustainable industrial model. It remains a valuable resource for students of economic history and those interested in the structural challenges of modern capitalism.
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Scoville Hamlin Imprint: Tradd Street Press Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Spine: 12mm
Weight: 308g ISBN:9781025836133 ISBN 10: 1025836138 Pages: 216 Publication Date:14 February 2026 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
