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If the silverites program had been written into legislation wages would go up as prices arose . But in the " paralysis of industry " which would follow thousands of wage earners would be laid off . Wages would drop and could only be ...
If the silverites program had been written into legislation wages would go up as prices arose . But in the " paralysis of industry " which would follow thousands of wage earners would be laid off . Wages would drop and could only be ...
Page 237
( 3 ) Protection decreases wages . Advocates use as a prime argument the increase of wages under protection . Sumner's answer . " If the tariff system makes him get more ( wages ) for ten hours work in a shop then he would get without ...
( 3 ) Protection decreases wages . Advocates use as a prime argument the increase of wages under protection . Sumner's answer . " If the tariff system makes him get more ( wages ) for ten hours work in a shop then he would get without ...
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Wages The claim that some workers are paid much less than workers in equivalent trades and therefore they have a just claim for increased wages is not valid . The only question is whether wages are high enough to furnish an adequate ...
Wages The claim that some workers are paid much less than workers in equivalent trades and therefore they have a just claim for increased wages is not valid . The only question is whether wages are high enough to furnish an adequate ...
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