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Political Arithmetic
We take for granted today that the assessments, measurements, and forecasts of economists are crucial to the decision-making of governments and businesses alike. But less than a …
The Federal Civil Service System and the Problem of Bureaucracy
Examining the political and economic forces that have shaped the civil service system from the Pendleton Act of 1883 through today, the authors explain why, despite efforts to …
Race and Schooling in the South, 1880-1950
The interrelation among race, schooling, and labor market opportunities of American blacks can help us make sense of the relatively poor economic status of blacks in contemporary …
Well Worth Saving
The urgent demand for housing after World War I fueled a boom in residential construction that led to historic peaks in home ownership. Foreclosures at the time were rare, and when …
Wages and Labor Markets in the United States, 1820-1860
Research by economists and economic historians has greatly expanded our knowledge of labour markets and real wages in the United States since the Civil War, but the period from …
A Prelude to the Welfare State
Workers' compensation was arguably the first widespread social insurance program in the United States - before social security, Medicare, or unemployment insurance - and the most …
Straining at the Anchor
The "Argentine disappointment" - why Argentina persistently failed to achieve sustained economic stability during the 20th century - is an issue that has mystified scholars for …
The Evolution of Retirement
Winner of the 1998 Paul A. Samuelson Award given by TIAA-CREF, The Evolution of Retirement is the first comprehensive economic history of retirement in America. With life …