Economics Volume II: Modern Economic Problems

Name: Economics Volume II: Modern Economic Problems
Author: Frank A. Fetter

By Frank A. Fetter

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The volume examines practical economic problems organized into six parts: resources and economic organization; money and prices, treating the nature, coinage, standards, and fiduciary forms of money; banking and insurance, covering bank functions, historical banking systems, the Federal Reserve Act, financial crises, savings and investment institutions, and insurance principles; tariff and taxation, including international trade, protective tariffs, and tax principles and types; problems of wages and labor such as remuneration methods, organized labor, hours, and social insurance; and industrial organization, with chapters on agriculture, railroads, monopoly, public ownership, and aspects of socialism.

About the Author

Frank A. Fetter

Frank A. Fetter was an American economist known for his contributions to economic theory and education in the early 20th century. He authored several influential works, including "The Principles of Economics, with Applications to Practical Problems," which aimed to bridge theoretical concepts with real-world applications. Fetter's writings often emphasized the importance of understanding economic principles in practical contexts, making his work valuable for both students and practitioners of economics. His later works, such as "Economics Volume II: Modern Economic Problems," further explored contemporary economic issues, reflecting his commitment to addressing the complexities of modern economic thought.