THE ENGINEERS AND THE PRICE SYSTEM (eBook)

Enriched edition. Unveiling Engineering's Impact on Price Systems in Society

Thorstein Veblen (Autor)

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2024
170 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654780660-8 (EAN)

Infos

Thorstein Veblen's "The Engineers and the Price System" presents an incisive critique of the capitalist economic structure, highlighting the conflicting roles of engineers and industrialists. Through a combination of rigorous economic analysis and a unique sociological perspective, Veblen employs a distinctively analytical literary style to explore how the priorities of engineers, who emphasize efficiency and innovation, clash with the profit-driven motives of the market system. This tension reveals broader implications for modern industry and reflects Veblen's concerns regarding the detrimental impact of predatory capitalism on technological advancement and societal welfare. Veblen, a pioneering figure in the field of institutional economics, was profoundly influenced by his observations of industrial society at the turn of the 20th century. His background in sociology and economics allowed him to dissect the intricacies of social behavior and economic practices, providing valuable insights into the motivations that drive both engineers and capitalists. Veblen's earlier works, such as "The Theory of the Leisure Class," set the stage for this profound exploration of the intersections between technology, engineering, and economic systems. This book is highly recommended for readers interested in economic theory, sociology, and the ongoing dialogue surrounding technological progress in a capitalist society. Veblen's thought-provoking arguments urge readers to reconsider the alignment of technological capabilities with market demands, making "The Engineers and the Price System" an essential read for anyone looking to grasp the complexities of modern industrial life.

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Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 10.1.2024
• Einführung: Paige Gibson
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Paige Gibson
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Volkswirtschaftslehre
• Schlagworte: American Sociologist • Artificial scarcity • Between Debt and the Devil • Capitalism analysis • capitalism critique • class conflict • conspicuous consumption • Consumer Culture • Early 20th Century • Economic Critique • economics literature • Economic Systems • Economic Theory • economic theory critique • Engineering profession • Engineering revolution • Herbert Spencer • Industrial society • Industrial sociology • Institutional Economics • John Locke • Karl Marx • Leviathan • modern industrial society • planned obsolescence • price system dynamics • Principles of Economics • Satirical writing style • Social Critique • Social norms analysis • Social status demonstration • societal norms • Soviet of engineers • Technological Progress • The Big Short • The Economics of Inequality • The Wealth of Nations • Trump: The Art of the Deal • Veblen • Veblenian economics