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Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Original Title Page -- INTRODUCTION -- PREFACE -- NATIONALISM AND IMPERIALISM -- Table of Contents -- PART I The Ecinomics of Imperialism -- I THE MEASURE OF IMPERIALISM -- II THE COMMERCIAL VALUE OF IMPERIALISM -- III IMPERIALISM AS AN OUTLET FOR POPULATION -- IV ECONOMIC PARASITES OF IMPERIALISM -- V IMPERIALISM BASED ON PROTECTION -- VI THE ECONOMIC TAPROOT OF IMPERIALISM -- VII IMPERIALIST FINANCE -- PART II The Politics of Imperialism -- I THE POLITICA L SIGNIFICANCE OF IMPERIALISM -- II THE SCIENTIFIC DEFENCE OF IMPERIALISM -- III MORAL AND SENTIMENTAL FACTORS -- IV IMPERIALISM AND THE LOWER RACES -- V IMPERIALISM IN ASIA -- VI IMPERIAL FEDERATION -- VII THE OUTCOME -- Appendices -- I AREA AND POPULATION OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE, 1933-4 -- II -- III -- IV TRADE OF THEE UNITED KINGDOM : PRE-CENTAGES OF TOTAL VALUES -- V PERCENTAGES OF IMPORTS AND EXPORTS -- VI BRITISH, IMPERIAL AND FOREIGN TRADE, 1934-35 -- VII PERCENTAGE OF IMPORTS AND EXPORTS BY VALUE TO AND FROM THE UNITED KINGDOM -- VIII VALUE OF EXPORTS AND IMPORTS FROM AND INTO GREAT BRITAIN -- IX NUMBER OF OUTWARD-BOUND BRITISH PASSENGERS FROM THE UNITED KINGDOM TO THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES -- X INCOME FROM BRITISH INVESTMENTS OVER-SEAS -- XI TOTAL (NOMINAL) BRITISH INVESTMENTS OVERSEAS -- XII -- XIII EXPORTS OF UNITED STATES -- XIV EXPENDITURES OF THE GREAT POWERS ON DEFENCE, 1934 -- XV GREAT BRITAIN : MILITARY AND OTHER EXPENDITURE, 1904-1931 -- INDEX

J. A. Hobson's Imperialism: A Study, first written in 1902, was undoubtedly his most prolific work. Yet Hobson wrote frequently about the topic of imperialism over the course of his career, and a number of his articles are included in this collection, first published in 1992. Exploring areas such as the presence of capitalism in South Africa following his visits to the country in the lead-up to the Boer War, free trade, and the ethical implications of empire, these articles and extracts reflect how Hobson's ideas changed over the decades in which they were written. This is a fascinating collec

First published in 1931, this Routledge Revivals title reissues J.A Hobson's analysis of financial distribution in the early years of Twentieth Century Britain. The book focuses on the moral questions that he considered to be important in regard to the economic reforms that were necessary to secure the utilisation of modern productivity for the welfare of mankind. In this work, Hobson considers the wasteful working of the economic system, with its over-production, under-consumption and unemployment and states that these errors are due to the unfair way in which income is apportione

First published in 1930, this book endeavours to trace and express the relations between economic and human values, between wealth and life. Hobson studies everything from the role of production processes and consumption in the determination of human welfare; to the changing attitudes of economic science towards ethical considerations; as well as the tendency of organised society to exercise a control of economic processes in the interests of equity, humanity, and social order. Part I of the book deals with an attempt to provide an intelligible and consistent meaning for human value

First published in 1919, Taxation in the New State explores the practical application of tax policy to the financial situation of post-World War I Britain. Hobson assesses policy according to the tax payer's ability to bear the burden and draws a distinction between 'cost' and 'surplus'. He proposes a number of reforms and considers the pitfalls of attempting the find required revenue using ordinary taxation in a post-war financial crisis.

First published in 1891, this seminal work examines the primary causes of poverty during the industrial age. Through considering how poverty is measured, the growth of urbanisation and the supply of low-skilled labour in the workforce, Hobson arrives at possible solutions to the problem of poverty and explores the ethical issues surrounding it.

The articles in this volume, originally published in a variety of journals between 1890 and 1937, deal with the themes of the distribution of income and welfare. Highlighting the contribution which Hobson made to welfare economics and the way in which he distanced himself from his more orthodox contemporaries in interpretation, the articles also show the changes in Hobson's views over the decades in which they were written. This is a fascinating collection of material that provides an unparalleled depth of insight into the views of one of the most important economic thinkers of the early tw

First published in 1896, this seminal work considers the Question of the Unemployed at the height of imperialist capitalism. Hobson proposes a controversial theory of social progress, which argues that unemployment is a natural and necessary result of the mal-distribution of consumption power. In a comprehensive assessment of the practicalities of capitalism, The Problem of the Unemployed considers the root causes and meaning of unemployment and possible solutions to the issue.

1. A league of peace -- 2. A basis of confederation -- 3. International arbitration : its scope and method -- 4. Settlement by conciliation -- 5. Court and council : their appointment and personnel -- 6. International force -- 7. The economic boycott -- 8. The international executive -- 9. International government in relation to (i) problems of nationality (ii) problems of economic opportunity -- 10. The social contract of nations -- 11. The international mind -- 12. Democracy and internationalism.

First published in 1904, this important economic work explores some of the leading principles underlining the development of international trade. Hobson offered a departure from the conventional treatment of international trade in economic theory, simplifying concepts of free trade, exchange and tariffs and considering the practical application of theory in a manner accessible to the reader.

First published in 1909 and reissued in 1910, J. A. Hobson's The Industrial System provides a complex analysis of distribution and consumption. Offering a critique of contemporary capitalism whilst accepting the superiority of the free market, the book includes an exploration of areas such as cost and surplus, supply and demand and the labour movement. This is an important work by one of the most important economic thinkers of the twentieth century, which will be of particular interest to modern economic historians.

ch. 1. The origin of modern capitalism -- ch. 2. The instruments of capitalism -- ch. 3. The structure of industry before machinery -- ch. 4. The order of development of machine industry -- ch. 5. Size and structure of the modern business -- ch. 6. The structure of trades and markets -- ch. 7. Combinations of capital -- ch. 8. Cartels and trusts -- ch. 9. Economic powers of the trust -- ch. 10. The financier -- ch. 11. Machinery and industrial depression -- ch. 12. Machinery and demand for labour -- ch. 13. Machinery and the quality of labour -- ch. 14. The economy of high wages -- ch. 15. Some effects of modern industry upon the workers as consumers -- ch. 16. Occupations of the people -- ch. 17. Civilisation and industrial development.

First published in 1915, Towards International Government considers the consequences of war for global diplomacy and the alliance system. Hobson argues that, to reduce armaments and the possibility of another world war, an organisational structure of international government must be put into place. An extension of the League of Nations, Hobson proposes that this council would need to hold legislative powers enabling it to impose economic sanctions and, if necessary, the ability to deploy an international force. This is a fascinating and exceptionally forward-thinking work, of great importance.