One thousand dollars a day. Studies in practical economics by Adeline Knapp
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"One Thousand Dollars a Day: Studies in Practical Economics" by Adeline Knapp is a collection of essays and fables that delve into the complexities of economics and societal structures, written in the late 19th century. This book combines literary elements with socio-economic commentary, likely intended for readers interested in understanding the practical implications of economic theory on everyday lives. The underlying topic examines the interplay between labor and capital in a rapidly
industrializing society, reflecting the challenges and inequalities of that era. The book presents several distinct pieces, among them a fictional narrative about a financial experiment that distributes wealth to citizens, leading to unforeseen societal chaos. Knapp explores human behavior in response to sudden wealth and critiques the capitalist system, illustrating through her characters the disconnect between the rich and the poor, as well as the alienation laborers feel despite being essential to production. Other essays in the collection address themes of community, the nature of work, and the moral responsibilities of capitalism, leaving readers to ponder the necessary balance between economic gain and social equity. Overall, Knapp's work serves as a reflective critique on the economic and ethical dilemmas of her time, resonant with contemporary discussions about wealth distribution and labor rights. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Knapp, Adeline, 1860-1909 |
|---|---|
| Title | One thousand dollars a day. Studies in practical economics |
| Contents | Introduction -- One thousand dollars a day; a financial experiment -- The sick man; a fable for grown-up boys and girls -- The discontented machine; an economic study -- Getting ahead; a sketch from life -- The earth slept; a vision. |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories, American |
| Subject | United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Interpersonal relations -- Fiction |
| Subject | United States -- Economic conditions -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62983 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-62983-4 |
| Release Date | Aug 20, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 508 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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