The Margin Of Profits, How It Is Now Divided, What Part Of The Present Hours Of Labor Can Now Be Spared An Address (1887)

""The Margin of Profits, How It Is Now Divided, What Part of the Present Hours of Labor Can Now Be Spared: An Address"" is a book written by Edward Atkinson and published in 1887. The book discusses the economic concept of the margin of profits, which refers to the difference between the cost of production and the selling price of a product. Atkinson examines how this margin is currently divided among workers, business owners, and consumers.The book also explores the issue of labor hours and questions how much of the current workday can be spared without affecting productivity. Atkinson argues that technological advancements and increased efficiency in production have made it possible to reduce the number of working hours without decreasing output.Overall, ""The Margin of Profits, How It Is Now Divided, What Part of the Present Hours of Labor Can Now Be Spared: An Address"" provides a detailed analysis of the economic factors that impact the distribution of profits and labor hours. It is a valuable resource for economists, business owners, and policymakers interested in understanding the relationship between profits, labor, and productivity.Delivered Before The Central Labor Lyceum Of Boston, On Sunday Evening May 1, 1887.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.