Problems of Poverty: An Inquiry into the Industrial Condition of the Poor

Name: Problems of Poverty: An Inquiry into the Industrial Condition of the Poor
Author: J. A. Hobson

By J. A. Hobson

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The author offers a fact-driven inquiry into industrial poverty by estimating national income shares and linking those figures to social conditions. He analyzes how machinery, urban migration, and the sweating system deepen insecurity, explores causes such as overcrowded labour markets and an oversupply of low-skilled workers, and examines the particular vulnerabilities of women and family life. Various practical remedies and policy proposals are weighed pragmatically, while broader ideological schemes are largely set aside. Throughout, statistical observation is connected to economic forces, and readers are encouraged toward civic study and measured reform rather than doctrinal prescriptions.

About the Author

J. A. Hobson

J. A. Hobson was a British economist and social critic known for his influential works on economic theory and social issues. He is particularly recognized for his book "Morals of Economic Internationalism," where he explores the ethical dimensions of global economic interactions. Hobson's writings often address the plight of the poor, as seen in "Problems of Poverty: An Inquiry into the Industrial Condition of the Poor," which examines the socio-economic factors contributing to poverty. His analysis of capitalism is further elaborated in "The Evolution of Modern Capitalism: A Study of Machine Production," where he critiques the impacts of industrialization. Through his work, Hobson contributed significantly to discussions on economics and social justice.