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One thousand dollars a day. Studies in practical economics

By Adeline Knapp
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The collection presents interlinked sketches—an imagined financial experiment, a fable, a pointed economic study, a life sketch, and a short vision—that examine money, labor, and social inequality. Through narrative vignettes and analytical commentary the author interrogates distribution of wealth, the law of wages, and how industrial systems treat workers as mere productive adjuncts whose pay covers only subsistence while the human being receives no surplus. Moral dilemmas, satirical scenes, and economic argument combine to prompt readers to reconsider assumptions about prosperity, labor’s share, and possible reforms.

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Adeline Knapp

Adeline Knapp was an American author and educator known for her contributions to literature focused on hygiene, nature, and practical economics. Her notable work, "How to Live: A Manual of Hygiene for Use in the Schools of the Philippine Islands," reflects her commitment to educational reform and public health. Knapp also wrote essays on nature, as seen in "In the Christmas Woods," and explored economic themes in "One Thousand Dollars a Day: Studies in Practical Economics." Her writings often aimed to enhance the educational experience in the Philippines, showcasing her dedication to both teaching and the natural world.

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