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Helge Kjekshus

Ecology Control and Economic Development in East African History

$23.95

Ecology Control and Economic Development in East African History: The Case of Tanganyika, 1850-1950 explores a significant shift in East African historiography, particularly with the move toward political independence. This change has prompted a re-examination of the African past, with an emphasis on reclaiming African agency, rejecting colonial-era interpretations that focused predominantly on European actions. Scholars like Oliver, Mathew, Kimambo, and Temu have led the way in this new wave of historiography, arguing that the African past was dynamic and that Africans were active agents in shaping their history, particularly in the face of crises such as intertribal warfare and colonial incursions. However, this study seeks to go beyond political history and traditional frameworks, shifting the focus to the ecological and economic systems that shaped African life in the 19th century.

The book argues that pre-colonial East Africans were not merely responding defensively to external crises but were actively engaged in managing their environment and developing their economy. Through ecological control, such as agricultural and pastoral practices, East Africans maintained a sustainable relationship with their land, even in the face of challenges like the tsetse fly and the disruptions caused by intertribal conflict. This study challenges the prevailing notion that East Africa was economically underdeveloped due to shifting cultivation and warfare. Instead, it highlights the prosperous agricultural and cattle economies that were able to thrive despite these challenges. By examining the economic activities such as agriculture, iron smelting, and trade, the study demonstrates the region's economic vibrancy and the agency of its people in controlling their environment and developing a complex economic system. Through this approach, the study calls for a reimagined understanding of East African history that emphasizes the active role of its peoples in shaping their destiny.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1977.

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Edna Bonacich

The Economic Basis of Ethnic Solidarity

$29.95

The Economic Basis of Ethnic Solidarity: Small Business in the Japanese American Community explores the intersection of ethnicity and class within the context of Japanese Americans, particularly focusing on the role of economic factors in fostering ethnic solidarity. The book challenges traditional views of ethnicity as a primordial bond rooted in common ancestry, emphasizing that ethnic affiliation is not a natural phenomenon, but a social construct that can be influenced by economic interests. It argues that ethnic groups, particularly middleman minorities like Japanese Americans, often mobilize around shared economic activities, such as small business ownership, to create solidarity. When ethnic groups fail to maintain a strong economic base, their ethnic ties tend to weaken.

The book presents a theoretical framework for understanding the relationship between ethnicity and class, using Japanese Americans as a case study. It explores how, historically, the Japanese American community engaged in small businesses as a means of economic adaptation, which in turn helped to preserve a strong ethnic identity. The study shows that this economic model enabled Japanese Americans to develop a sense of community, despite facing racial discrimination and economic challenges. Additionally, the book highlights the differences between the experiences of Japanese Americans and other racial minorities, such as African Americans, emphasizing that the unique economic role of Japanese Americans led to different conflicts and outcomes. The work provides an important analysis of middleman minorities and contributes to broader discussions on ethnic and economic identity.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1980.

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Theodore W. Schultz

Investing in People

$23.95

Investing in People: The Economics of Population Quality by Nobel laureate Theodore W. Schultz redefines the role of human capital in economic development, offering a transformative perspective on global productivity and well-being. Schultz argues that education, skills, health, and entrepreneurial ability are the critical drivers of progress, challenging the outdated notion that physical limitations like land or resources constrain growth. Drawing on decades of expertise in agriculture and development, he demonstrates how investments in population quality—particularly in low-income countries—unlock potential for sustainable economic advancement. His analysis illuminates the increasing value of human time and knowledge, a shift that has reshaped income structures in industrial nations and holds promise for bridging gaps in global prosperity.

The book critiques prevailing policies of governments and international aid organizations, exposing inefficiencies that hinder human capital development. Schultz calls for rethinking approaches to education, research, and economic interventions, especially in fostering entrepreneurial ability and addressing distortions caused by inequitable policies. Grounded in the 1980 Royer Lectures at UC Berkeley, the work blends robust theory with practical insights, making a compelling case for prioritizing human capital as the cornerstone of economic resilience and progress. Investing in People is an essential read for economists, policymakers, and educators committed to understanding and leveraging the transformative power of human potential.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1981.

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John C. Narver

Conglomerate Mergers and Market Competition

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Business mergers are nowadays much in fashion and in the news, but relatively litte is known about their effects on different aspects of business enterprise, especially their effects on market competition. Narver her distinguishes among three main types of corporate merger: the horizontal, involving firms that produce generally similar items; the vertical, involving a successive (e.g. supplier-customer) relationship between firms and the conglomerate, involving any merger that is neither horizontal nor vertical. Economist have yet to agree on a general definition of the essential aspects of conglomerate mergers or on an adequate description of their effects on competition. the present book derives a precise meaning of conglomerate mergers by analyzing the legislative concern in the 1950 Amendment to Section 7 of the Clayton Act. The book then carefully considers the several factors in conglomerate merges that lead to their ability to affect competition. Most importantly, this analysis suggests under what conditions conglomerate mergers increase competition in a market and under what conditions they lessen it. With notable vigor and patience the author has pieced together various aspects of statistics on conglomerate merge activity, managerial behavior in a diversified firm, and market structure, and has produced the most useful analysis available on the competitive effects of conglomerate mergers. Not everyone will agre with its findings, but here can be no question that legislators, antitrust lawyers, economists, and business people will find them useful. Narver's book is timely because of wide concern with the current wave of mergers, appropriate public policy, and efficient private decision-making. Serval important conglomerate merger cases are now before the courts, and the public policy issues involved are still in the process of clarification. The analysis presented in this book should be important in the discussions of the next several years. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1967.

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Wytze Gorter

The Pacific Coast Maritime Shipping Industry, 1930-1948

$23.95

The Pacific Coast Maritime Shipping Industry, 1930-1948: Volume I: An Economic Profile offers a meticulous examination of an industry pivotal to the economic and historical development of the United States' West Coast. Spanning nearly two decades, the book explores the fluctuations in cargo tonnage, vessel arrivals, and employment levels that characterized the maritime shipping industry during a period marked by economic depression, global conflict, and post-war readjustment. Against the backdrop of strikes, labor disputes, and shifting trade dynamics, the authors craft a detailed narrative that highlights the industry’s struggles to adapt to post-war realities, including its failure to sustain pre-war levels of activity despite the West Coast's broader economic boom.

The study serves both as an economic history and a methodological guide, addressing the challenges of reconstructing the industry's performance through fragmented and inconsistent data. By focusing on key metrics such as cargo tonnage and vessel activity, the authors reveal the underlying trends and structural issues that plagued the industry. This first volume lays the groundwork for a deeper exploration of the causes behind these patterns, promising a comprehensive analysis in the subsequent volume. It is an indispensable resource for economists, historians, and policymakers seeking to understand the economic and social forces shaping maritime commerce in the mid-20th century.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1952.

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Lyle C. Fitch

Taxing Municipal Bond Income

$23.95

Taxing Municipal Bond Income by Lyle C. Fitch addresses one of the most contested questions in American fiscal history: whether interest from state and local government bonds should remain exempt from federal income taxation. Tracing the debate from its origins in the late nineteenth century through the Pollock decisions and the ratification of the Sixteenth Amendment, Fitch shows how this exemption, though modest as a source of federal revenue, became a symbolic battleground over issues of equity, federalism, and the proper role of government. While critics denounce the exemption as a loophole that weakens the progressive tax structure and encourages uneconomic borrowing, defenders argue that eliminating it would raise the cost of local government and compromise financial independence at the state and municipal level.

Framing the exemption as more than a technical matter, Fitch situates it within broader conflicts over centralized versus decentralized government and public versus private enterprise. He reviews past legislative battles, particularly the Roosevelt administration’s failed campaign of the 1930s and early 1940s, and considers why efforts at outright abolition repeatedly faltered. The study is structured in three parts: the first examines market dynamics and the relative advantages of tax-exempt bonds for investors and issuers; the second evaluates the fairness and efficiency of the exemption within the fiscal system; and the third explores the technical and political feasibility of taxing both outstanding and future securities. In presenting alternative policy approaches, Fitch provides both a comprehensive analysis of the exemption’s economic impact and a practical framework for legislators seeking reform.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1950.

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Paul Piccone

Italian Marxism

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Italian Marxism by Paul Piccone delves into the nuanced and often contentious development of Marxist thought within Italy, exploring its theoretical evolution and political ramifications. Far from being a monolithic or clearly defined ideology, Italian Marxism is presented as a rich, though fragmented, intellectual tradition deeply shaped by historical context and philosophical currents. Piccone meticulously reconstructs this tradition, focusing on its neo-Hegelian roots, Gramsci's groundbreaking contributions, and the subsequent reshaping of these ideas within the Italian Communist Party. By situating Gramsci’s work within the broader Crocean tradition and the crisis of Marxism, Piccone provides a critical lens through which to understand the interplay of historical materialism, philosophy, and political strategy.

This work also examines the inherent tensions and contradictions that have defined Italian Marxism. From its early ties to neo-Hegelianism and its rejection of positivism to its gradual accommodation of Enlightenment-inspired narratives of progress, the tradition reflects a dynamic and contested ideological journey. Piccone argues that the emancipatory potential of Gramsci’s synthesis was diluted as his ideas were adapted—or co-opted—by the evolving political priorities of the Italian Communist Party. By tracing this trajectory, Italian Marxism sheds light on both the intellectual vitality and the practical limitations of this ideological tradition, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of its historical significance and enduring impact.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1983.

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C. E. Ayres

Institutional Economics

$23.95

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1963.

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Howard S. Ellis

The Economy of Brazil

$29.95

The Economy of Brazil is a comprehensive volume of essays that explores Brazil's economic development during the postwar period. It features contributions from both Brazilian and American economists, offering insights from those with deep knowledge of Brazil’s economic life. The book focuses on specific, in-depth analyses of Brazil’s transitional economy, going beyond broad macroeconomic aggregates often found in literature on developing countries. The essays cover a range of topics, including industrialization, inflation, urbanization, and the challenges of modernization in agriculture and education. Although the Brazilian economy has made substantial progress, it still faces significant issues such as demographic growth, migration to cities, and the need for diversified exports.

The book was inspired by the work of a group of economists from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the University of California at Berkeley, who visited Brazil between 1965 and 1967. Their primary task was to assist the Brazilian government in gathering and analyzing economic data for the formulation of the Ten Year Economic Plan. The essays in the volume reflect both their collaborative efforts with Brazilian economists and their findings, presenting a mix of factual information and theoretical discussions. They explore Brazil’s economic history, monetary policies, industrial and agricultural development, inflation, foreign trade, and economic planning. This volume does not attempt to cover the entire Brazilian economy but provides valuable perspectives on key economic challenges facing the country during its development.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1969.

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Lawrence L. Vance

Scientific Method for Auditing

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Scientific Method for Auditing: Applications of Statistical Sampling Theory to Auditing Procedure by Lawrence L. Vance offers one of the earliest systematic efforts to bridge the professions of statistics and auditing. Written in 1949, the book argues that auditors—who almost universally base conclusions on sampling—have lacked rigorous statistical tools to interpret their findings. Vance addresses this gap by adapting concepts developed in quality control and scientific research to the practical realities of accounting examinations. The text introduces auditors to probability theory, the binomial distribution, and sequential sampling, explaining how these statistical devices can transform subjective professional judgment into more objective, replicable standards. Through accessible examples, such as interpreting errors in inventory counts or sales invoices, Vance demonstrates how auditors can assess the likelihood that a given sample represents the true condition of an entire population of accounts.

Beyond the fundamentals of probability inference, the book examines the specific constraints auditing imposes on statistical reasoning. Vance details methods for determining sample sizes, detecting bias in accounting errors, and using likelihood ratios to weigh competing hypotheses about the accuracy of records. Applications extend to fraud detection and to the auditing of inventories, accounts receivable, and capital expenditures. Importantly, he emphasizes how statistical techniques not only improve reliability but also allow for better planning of audit costs and the establishment of objective auditing standards. With appendices offering formulas, sequential sampling tables, and a history of auditing standards in the United States, the volume positions itself as both a practical manual and a conceptual framework. By aligning auditing practice with advances in statistical science, Vance’s work provided the accounting profession with a path toward greater methodological rigor and set the stage for subsequent generations of statistically informed auditing.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1950.

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Albert Mayer

Pilot Project, India

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Pilot Project, India: The Story of Rural Development at Etawah, Uttar Pradesh by Albert Mayer offers an in-depth exploration of a groundbreaking rural development initiative that laid the foundation for India's community development programs. Set in the post-Independence era, this book chronicles the transformative efforts in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, where the revitalization of village life became a priority for the newly formed Congress Government. Recognizing the decline in rural vitality caused by colonial disruption, the project aimed to reintroduce self-sufficiency through active community participation. Mayer's role as a visionary planner shines through as he collaborated with Indian officials to craft a program deeply rooted in local conditions and reliant on the empowerment of villagers.

The Etawah project introduced innovative administrative techniques, including the concept of the multipurpose worker who acted as a single point of contact for villagers, integrating advice on agriculture, health, education, and sanitation. Mayer recounts how this approach, coupled with the villagers’ own initiative, achieved remarkable success and served as a model for India’s First and Second Five-Year Plans. With its blend of on-the-ground experiences and insights into broader developmental policies, the book is both a historical account and a practical guide, offering inspiration to those seeking to implement community-based rural reforms worldwide.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1958.

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Frank C. Pierson

Community Wage Patterns

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Community Wage Patterns offers an insightful analysis into the dynamics of wage levels and structures within Los Angeles County, providing a case study that extends its relevance to broader economic contexts. Authored by Professor Pierson and published by the Institute of Industrial Relations, the monograph critically examines economic theories of wage determination against the realities of wage behavior in a major metropolitan area. Beginning with an exploration of factors influencing community wage levels, the book traverses the early wage history of Los Angeles, progresses through the transformative 1940s, and delves into the pivotal forces shaping wage patterns.

While focused on Los Angeles, the study integrates comparative insights from other regions and the national landscape, uncovering universal patterns in wage behavior. Key conclusions highlight the interplay of regional characteristics—such as resources, climate, and infrastructure—and broader economic forces, showing that wages in diverse industries and areas often align within a cohesive, overarching structure. The findings underscore how regional prosperity, economic shifts, and local business conditions influence both immediate wage fluctuations and long-term patterns, making this work an essential resource for understanding wage dynamics in large urban centers.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1953.

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Bill McKelvey

Organizational Systematics

$32.95

Organizational Systematics: Taxonomy, Evolution, Classification delves into the complex and underexplored domain of organizational differences, offering a groundbreaking framework for understanding, classifying, and theorizing about the diverse forms of organizational populations. The author positions organizational systematics as an essential yet overlooked discipline, drawing compelling parallels with biological taxonomy to build a systematic approach for organizational science. The book emphasizes the critical role of systematics in establishing a structured foundation for empirical and theoretical advancements, likening its importance to that of classification systems in biology, which have historically underpinned progress in the natural sciences.

The text serves as both a theoretical treatise and a practical guide for researchers interested in the evolutionary and ecological dynamics of organizations. Through a synthesis of insights from biology and organizational studies, the book introduces concepts such as the organizational "species," evolutionary branching, and population ecology. It calls for a paradigm shift in organizational science, advocating for a population perspective rooted in natural selection theory. By integrating evolutionary theory with empirical classification methods, the book aims to inspire debate and foster new research methodologies that can address the challenges of diversity and variation in organizational forms. This innovative work is a must-read for scholars and practitioners seeking to advance the study of organizations as dynamic, adaptive systems within complex environments.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1982.

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Wesley Clair Mitchell

Business Cycles and Their Causes

$23.95

Business Cycles and Their Causes offers a reprint of the third part of a seminal 1913 work on economic fluctuations, addressing the dynamics and interrelations within business cycles. Authored by a pioneer in economic theory, this book captures a foundational understanding of the patterns and causes of cyclical movements in economies operating under private property, a monetary economy, and profit-driven enterprise. While much has evolved since the initial publication, the enduring relevance of these insights lies in their theoretical rigor and realistic depiction of economic activity during cyclical fluctuations.

This reprint preserves the original's core analysis, supported by historical data and a comprehensive theoretical framework. By revisiting this classic work, readers gain valuable perspectives on the persistent and sometimes violent nature of business cycles, as well as the underlying mechanisms that drive them. Whether for historians of economic thought or contemporary analysts seeking foundational knowledge, this volume remains a significant contribution to understanding the rhythms of business activity in market economies.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1941.

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Stuart Daggett

The Structure of Transcontinental Railroad Rates

$23.95

The Structure of Transcontinental Railroad Rates by Stuart Daggett and John P. Carter provides a detailed examination of how freight rate systems shaped—and constrained—the economic life of California during the mid-twentieth century. Drawing on published tariffs from 1943–1944 and comparative data supplied by carriers, the authors unpack the mechanics of rate-making, the geography of western rail routes, and the competitive interplay between railroads, highways, and intercoastal shipping. Their analysis foregrounds the immense challenges of distance, topography, and sparse population across the intermountain states, while also showing how carriers maintained dense main-line traffic despite weak local originations. The book illuminates how elevation, curvature, and ruling grades translated directly into costs and, in turn, into the complex tariff structures governing California’s eastbound and westbound trade.

Beyond physical geography, the study delves into the institutional frameworks of rate bureaus, the distinctions between class and commodity rates, and innovations such as all-freight rates introduced to meet highway and water competition. With careful attention to technical detail, Daggett and Carter reveal the ways tariffs grouped western termini, segmented eastern destinations, and influenced pricing outcomes for commodities ranging from perishables to manufactured goods. While acknowledging the methodological challenges of sampling and causal inference, they nonetheless present a clear and systematic account of transcontinental freight charges as both an economic reality and a policy issue. For historians of transportation, economists of infrastructure, and policy specialists concerned with the integration of regional markets, this monograph remains an invaluable resource for understanding how railroad rates underpinned California’s wartime and postwar development.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1947.

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Gregory Grossman

Money and Plan

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Money and Plan concerns the changing role of money and finance in the East European countries as they enact economic reforms designed to decentralize economic decisions, extend enterprise autonomy, and rationalize the management of their economies. The book is the first in the Western world to address itself directly to this theme. In the Stalinist economic system, which all European communist countries shared until the mid-sixties and which most still do, money lays a subordinate role. In the production sector its use in planning and by state-owned enterprises has been restricted and circumscribed in many ways. Objectives and performance standards are defined in physical terms (i.e., in physical units of inputs and output). Planning also is executed in physical units. Although banking and other financial institutions exist, they mainly supervise enterprises rather than redistribute national resources or appraise commercial prospects. As for foreign trade, it has been conducted largely on a barter basis. Nevertheless, insofar as money has been used, it has posed a number of important problems. One of these has been chronic inflationary pressure. In the present volume two contributors investigate the historical record and the cause of inflation in Poland, and develop theoretical models to explain the phenomenon. Inflation is only one national economic problem raised by current forms requiring new monetary and financial policies. Decentralization also raises important questions of full employment, balance of payments management, sectoral and regional relations, and incomes policy--matters that will have to be handled increasingly by monetary and financial means, often quite similar to those developed and practices in the West. Moreover, as individual enterprises gain more autonomy in their current operations and investment, and as physical planning and control are curtailed, redit policies, instruments, and institutions will have to be devised to guide micro-economic activity in consonance with national plans. The East European contries that are carrying economic reform much further than the rest are Czechoslovakia and Hungary, which intend to introduce a functioning market mechanism together with considerable enterprise autonomy in the production (state-owned) sector. Three contributors consider the case specially. Another contributor discusses the majore attempt thus far by the East European countries to abandon bilateral, barter-like trade among themselvs in favor of a financial framework for multilateral clearing and a new monetary unit, the "transferable ruble." The editor's Introduction and a concluding chapter by a final contributor view the changing role of money and finance in comprehensive terms. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1968.

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Robert E. Baldwin

Economic Development and Export Growth

$23.95

Economic Development and Export Growth: A Study of Northern Rhodesia, 1920-1960 explores the economic history of Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) during the colonial period, focusing on the key role of export growth in the region's development. Conducted under the Ford Foundation’s Foreign Area Training Fellowship, the research primarily took place between 1960 and 1961, with an additional visit in 1962. The study examines the transformation of Northern Rhodesia’s economy from the 1920s through the 1960s, before the country gained political independence in 1964 and the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland was dissolved.

While the book does not address the post-independence economic changes, it provides a detailed analysis of the period leading up to Zambia's independence. It outlines the impact of the export-driven economy, driven largely by the copper industry, on the region's development and its relationship with colonial structures. The author acknowledges the historical and political context of the time but refrains from incorporating recent political shifts, as the full effects of the newly independent government’s policies are yet to be understood. The study offers valuable insight into the economic history of Zambia, highlighting the role of export growth in shaping the country's economic landscape before independence.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1966.

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Samuel B.

Asset Prices in Economic Analysis

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This study explores the critical role of assets in economic analysis, emphasizing the asset pricing process and its connections to broader economic phenomena. Traditional economic approaches have often prioritized flow dynamics over stock considerations, but the rising interest in economic growth and capital theory has highlighted the need for a balanced perspective. The book argues that asset markets, far from being peripheral, play a central role in determining general equilibrium conditions. By integrating stock and flow dynamics, the analysis seeks to provide a comprehensive framework for understanding asset price determination and its implications for monetary and fiscal policies, although it remains primarily theoretical and abstract in its approach.

The work, rooted in the author’s doctoral dissertation, reflects rigorous academic inquiry supported by notable economists and institutions. The study benefits from the guidance of Professor Earl R. Rolph and other distinguished scholars, whose critiques and insights helped refine its ideas. While the book delves into monetary and fiscal topics such as central banking, debt management, and taxation, these discussions primarily serve to illustrate theoretical constructs rather than offer direct policy prescriptions. The overarching goal is to present a unified and coherent framework capable of addressing a wide range of economic and policy challenges, underscoring the interplay between asset markets and broader economic systems.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1963.

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Benjamin I. Page

Who Gets What from Government

$23.95

Who Gets What from Government by Benjamin I. Page investigates one of the central questions of American democracy: how public policy redistributes income and why policies take the shapes they do. Bridging economics and political science, Page assesses how taxation, spending, regulation, and law affect ordinary citizens, and what political forces—institutions, interests, and ideas—determine outcomes. Written with clarity for students, scholars, and general readers alike, the book explains technical debates in accessible language while never shying away from the complexity of fiscal policy and inequality.

Drawing on summers of research at the University of Wisconsin’s Institute for Research on Poverty and long engagement with colleagues in economics and political science, Page situates questions of redistribution at the intersection of efficiency and equity, markets and politics. He reviews the strongest economic arguments on both sides, from welfare economics to critiques of fiscal incidence, and develops his own account of the persistent tension between fairness and power in policy design. Supported by commentary from leading thinkers in inequality, welfare policy, and democratic theory, the book offers both a careful synthesis of existing research and a forceful argument about the political roots of inequality in the United States.

For readers concerned with how governments actually shape economic life, Who Gets What from Government provides a rigorous, empirically informed, and politically attuned analysis. It remains an important contribution to debates on income distribution, public policy, and the democratic possibilities for a more equitable society.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1983.

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Walter J. Mead

Competition and Oligopsony in the Douglas Fir Lumber Industry

$23.95

This in-depth analysis of the Douglas fir lumber industry investigates the relationship between industry structure, firm behavior, and performance outcomes. While the lumber production sector exemplifies characteristics of pure competition—with numerous mills and firms producing homogeneous products—the timber input market operates as an oligopsony. In this setting, a few large buyers wield significant influence, leading to price disparities and market power that smaller firms cannot match. The study highlights the dichotomy between competitive lumber production and the noncompetitive dynamics of timber acquisition.

The book explores key issues such as economies of scale in production, market concentration, and the elasticity of demand and supply for both timber and lumber. By scrutinizing the auction markets for federal timber and the effects of concentrated timberland ownership, it sheds light on policy questions like the equitable distribution of public resources and the economic efficiency of market structures. Combining theoretical insights with empirical data, this study offers valuable findings for economists, industry stakeholders, and policymakers aiming to balance competition and sustainability in resource management.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1966.

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Ned Eichler

The Thrift Debacle

$23.95

The Thrift Debacle by Ned Eichler analyzes what he terms the greatest regulatory failure in American history: the collapse of the savings and loan industry and the enormous taxpayer burden created by the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation (FSLIC). Originally designed in the 1930s to stabilize the housing market during the Great Depression, FSLIC provided federal deposit insurance to thrifts, institutions whose main role was financing residential mortgages. For decades the system seemed stable, but by the late twentieth century changing economic conditions and the political appeal of deregulation destabilized the entire sector. Policymakers, driven by ideology rather than sober assessment, removed protective regulations without addressing the structural weaknesses of thrifts, including their limited purpose, shrinking role, and negligible capital base. Eichler argues that the “debacle” was not the result of deliberate corruption but rather of blind adherence to an idea that ignored fundamental realities.

Eichler frames the crisis as a textbook case of policy divorced from prudence. He identifies seven ignored truths: there were already too many banks; thrifts had value only in providing home loans, a declining necessity; they were wholly creatures of the federal government; by 1980 they had virtually no capital; undercapitalized institutions had a record of failure; and the scale of potential losses was enormous. Yet deregulation advocates, supported by Congress and emboldened by the Reagan administration, insisted that deposit insurance, the special role of thrifts, and deregulation could coexist without consequence. In reality, deregulation amplified risk while shielding thrifts from accountability, setting the stage for losses approaching \$100 billion. By showing how ideology overwhelmed economic logic, The Thrift Debacle serves as both history and cautionary tale, underscoring the dangers of ignoring institutional limits when pursuing sweeping reforms in the financial sector.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1989.

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John S. Galbraith

The Hudson's Bay Company as an Imperial Factor, 1821-1869

$32.95

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1957.

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James D. Tracy

A Financial Revolution in the Habsburg Netherlands

$23.95

This book delves into the financial revolution that took place in the Habsburg Netherlands, focusing specifically on the County of Holland from 1515 to 1565. It investigates the evolution of public debt, with a particular emphasis on the introduction and widespread use of life-term and perpetual annuities. These financial instruments, which became central to state borrowing, were initially issued by the provincial parliaments and funded by taxes such as the annual bede (subsidy). The study outlines how, during the 1540s, the government was able to induce provincial parliaments to create new taxes and annuities, sparking the development of a voluntary market for state annuities in Holland.

Through a detailed examination of fiscal records and market practices, the book highlights how these innovations reshaped the financial landscape of the region. It explores how Holland, despite being smaller and less populous than other provinces like Flanders, became a leader in adopting long-term public debt instruments. In the 1550s, ordinary citizens willingly invested unprecedented sums in state annuities, marking a significant shift in public finance. The study further traces the subsequent history of long-term debt in the Dutch Republic, linking these early developments to the financial revolution in England, which would follow in the late 17th century.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1985.

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William K. Wyant

Westward in Eden

$32.95

Westward in Eden: The Public Lands and the Conservation Movement traces the contested history of America’s vast federal lands and the political, cultural, and legal battles that have shaped their fate. Written against the backdrop of the late 1970s and early 1980s, the book situates public land policy at the heart of the nation’s environmental movement, highlighting how the United States alternately wasted, preserved, and reimagined its natural heritage. With sharp attention to the myths of frontier abundance, hostility to federal authority, and the sanctity of private property rights, the narrative shows how deeply rooted attitudes both enabled economic growth and left a legacy of ecological loss. From Jefferson’s pastoral vision to the Sagebrush Rebellion, the volume explores how questions of ownership, stewardship, and national versus local interest became central to debates over conservation.

The book charts a turning point in the 1970s, when shrinking resources and growing populations made laissez-faire land use untenable. Landmark legislation such as the National Environmental Policy Act signaled a federal mandate for environmental review, while failed initiatives like the National Land Use Policy Act exposed enduring resistance to federal oversight. Presidents Nixon, Carter, and Reagan appear as pivotal figures, reflecting shifting national moods—from tentative reform to conservationist optimism to deregulatory backlash. By weaving together courtroom struggles, grassroots activism, and policy debates, Westward in Eden demonstrates how the public lands became a testing ground for American democracy’s ability to balance private rights with the collective good. Both a history of environmental politics and a meditation on national character, the book illuminates the enduring struggle to conserve landscapes that remain central to the American imagination.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1982.

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Victor L. Urquidi

Free Trade and Economic Integration in Latin America

$23.95

Free Trade and Economic Integration in Latin America: The Evolution of a Common Market Policy offers a comprehensive analysis of Latin America's progress toward regional economic integration and the creation of a common market. The study is divided into three sections: Part I explores the early economic development of Latin America, highlighting the composition of imports, limited intra-regional trade, and initial steps toward trade liberalization. It discusses the growing focus on industrial development as a key component of integration. Part II examines the various integration proposals put forward over the years, detailing their legal foundations and key agreements, including the Montevideo Treaty which established a free-trade area between seven countries. A special focus is given to Central American experiences and proposals for payments compensation and reciprocal credit. Part III analyzes the current status of the Latin American free-trade area and the challenges it faces.

This study also reflects the growing importance of Latin America's economic integration on the global stage, with increasing attention from countries such as the United States, European nations, and even the Soviet bloc. The post-1960 developments, including the entry into force of the Montevideo Treaty in 1961, are updated in the American edition, with new chapters on recent progress. This work aims to offer readers a deeper understanding of Latin America's integration efforts, which are shaping the region’s economic future and may influence global trade dynamics in the years to come.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1962.

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Joseph W. Conard

Introduction to the Theory of Interest

$29.95

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Jay Monaghan

Chile, Peru, and the California Gold Rush of 1849

$29.95

This compelling book delves into how the gold discovery reshaped economies, societies, and migration patterns in South America. Through vivid accounts, it examines the allure of California's riches that sent thousands of Chileans and Peruvians across treacherous seas, while highlighting the unique cultural exchanges that emerged in the mining camps. The narrative also captures the ripple effects back home, from economic booms to social challenges, as gold rush fever redefined global connections.

Rich in historical detail, this study also uncovers the ingenuity and resilience of Latin Americans who ventured to California, often facing prejudice and hardship. It provides a dual lens—charting their influence on California's development and the gold rush's transformative effects on Chilean and Peruvian economies. Essential reading for history enthusiasts, this work illuminates a fascinating chapter in the shared histories of the Americas, where ambition and opportunity bridged continents during one of the 19th century's most pivotal events.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1973.

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Lawrence B. Krause

Liberalization in the Process of Economic Development

$29.95

Economic growth in all developing countries is guided, and often accelerated, by generally intrusive policies implemented by governments intent on playing an active role in furthering development. As economies have grown and become more complex, however, even small market distortions are magnified, and the tendency is to rely more heavily on the market for continued growth. In this volume, leading experts in economic development examine the variety of issues that arise as governments in some of the newly industrializing countries of Southeast Asia, such as South Korea, Taiwan, and Singapore, grapple with this difficult process of liberalization.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1991.

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William J. Fellner

A Treatise on War Inflation

$23.95

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1942.

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Kang Chao

Capital Formation in Mainland China, 1952-1965

$23.95

In the 1950s and 1960s, the Chinese government exerted unprecedented efforts and marshaled enormous economic resources for the purpose of capital formation. It was difficult for the rest of the world to determine precisely how successful these efforts were because of the incompleteness of official investment statistics. In Capital Formation in Mainland China, Kang Chao provides a comprehensive measurement of fixed capital investment in China. His basic approach is that of the commodity flow method, which takes into account each investment component and each capital goods item installed in China since 1949. He has complied extensive information both from diverse Chinese publications and from sources in countries that have exported capital goods to China. On the basis of this empirical foundation he analyzes all facets of the investment drive as well as the relationship between capital accumulation and the major aspects of Chinese economic development, revealing many details previously unknown to the West.

In the process of arriving at his aggregate estimates, Chao has sorted, checked, and tabulated detailed data relating to individual components that will constitute an important aid to scholars involved in research on related subjects.
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1974.

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Lynn T. White III

Careers in Shanghai

$23.95

Careers in Shanghai: The Social Guidance of Personal Energies in a Developing Chinese City, 1949-1966 offers a penetrating exploration of how modernization influenced individual lives in post-revolutionary Shanghai, China’s largest metropolis. This in-depth study focuses on the intricate career guidance system employed by state authorities to align personal ambitions with collective goals. Through mechanisms such as education policies, youth rustication programs, job allocations, and household registration systems, the book reveals how the government channeled citizens' aspirations to meet the demands of social and economic development. Each chapter examines a distinct stage of the career journey, shedding light on the interplay between state-imposed incentives and individual agency in a rapidly evolving urban environment.

Drawing from extensive primary sources, including local newspapers, official documents, and interviews, Careers in Shanghai offers a nuanced perspective on the policies shaping urban life during this transformative period. The book situates Shanghai’s experience within the broader context of modernization in rapidly developing cities, exploring the effectiveness and implications of state-controlled career systems. With its comparative insights and detailed local analysis, this volume is an essential resource for scholars of urban studies, political science, and Chinese history, offering valuable lessons on the relationship between governance and individual trajectories in a modernizing society.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1978.

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Forrest D. Colburn

Post-Revolutionary Nicaragua

$23.95

Post-Revolutionary Nicaragua: State, Class, and the Dilemmas of Agrarian Policy offers a penetrating analysis of the challenges faced by the Sandinista regime following the overthrow of the Somoza dynasty in 1979. Written in the context of a developing nation grappling with revolutionary transformation, this book examines how the Sandinista Front for National Liberation (FSLN) sought to address profound social and economic inequalities while contending with structural constraints, counterrevolutionary pressures, and international interference, particularly from the United States. The study focuses on the agrarian sector, which is pivotal for both foreign exchange and the livelihoods of the majority of Nicaraguans, analyzing the government’s policies toward various agricultural strata, from large cotton and coffee producers to small farmers and wage laborers.

Through a detailed sector analysis and extensive fieldwork conducted between 1981 and 1984, the author unravels the complexities of policy implementation and its socio-political ramifications. The book highlights the inherent tensions in post-revolutionary governance, including the need to balance ideological commitments with economic pragmatism. It also explores the interplay between state initiatives and rural responses, shedding light on how market interventions shaped class dynamics and political alignments. With its rigorous empirical approach and theoretical insights, this work provides a nuanced perspective on the possibilities and limitations of revolutionary change in small, developing nations, offering valuable lessons for scholars of political economy, agrarian studies, and Latin American history.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1986.

Emily H. Huntington

Cost of Medical Care

$23.95

Cost of Medical Care: Expenditures for Medical Care of 455 Families in the San Francisco Bay Area, 1947-1948 provides an in-depth examination of the economic burden of healthcare expenses on moderate-income families. Conducted under the auspices of the Heller Committee for Research in Social Economics at the University of California, this study offers a factual and unbiased account of medical expenditure patterns in the late 1940s. It seeks to inform the ongoing debate on the affordability of healthcare with detailed statistical data, replacing speculation with evidence-based insights.

Aimed at policymakers, researchers, and anyone concerned with healthcare economics, this study focuses on the ability of relatively well-off wage-earning families to manage their medical costs. By offering extensive data and inviting readers to verify or reinterpret its findings, the publication establishes itself as a valuable resource for objective discussions on healthcare affordability. It fills a critical gap in historical understanding, presenting insights that remain relevant for contemporary analyses of economic pressures in healthcare systems.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1951.

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Robert A. Brady

Organization, Automation, and Society

$29.95

Organization, Automation, and Society: The Scientific Revolution in Industry examines the transformative power of science and technology in reshaping industrial societies, addressing the intricate interplay of organization, automation, and the societal impact of these innovations. The book offers a thorough analysis of how technological advancements in automation, energy, chemistry, and communications have redefined industrial processes and created unprecedented demands for systemic organization. Against the backdrop of global industrialization, the text explores the tension between centralization and decentralization, highlighting the ideological and practical divides between competing systems like free-market enterprise and centralized planning.

This study delves into the far-reaching implications of integrating scientific methodologies into industrial operations, emphasizing the need for flexible and adaptive frameworks to manage technological complexity. By dissecting phenomena such as automation, material substitution, and energy innovations, the book uncovers how these developments influence not only production but also broader societal structures, from labor dynamics to global resource management. With a focus on forward-thinking solutions and a call for interdisciplinary approaches, the work is a vital resource for policymakers, academics, and industry leaders navigating the challenges and opportunities of the modern industrial revolution.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1961.

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Kiyoshi Kojima

Japan and a Pacific Free Trade Area

$23.95

Japan and a Pacific Free Trade Area by Kiyoshi Kojima presents a visionary framework for fostering economic development and trade integration across the Pacific region. Against the backdrop of a shifting global trade landscape in the post-Kennedy Round era, this book explores the potential of a Pacific Free Trade Area (PAFTA) to drive trade liberalization, economic growth, and regional cooperation among advanced Pacific economies and developing Asian nations. Kojima articulates the vital role of Japan as a leader in this integration process, emphasizing its capacity to extend aid, foster trade expansion, and act as a bridge between industrialized nations and emerging economies in Asia.

The book is a collection of refined essays that trace the evolution of PAFTA from theoretical groundwork to practical policy considerations. By drawing insights from leading economists and incorporating data from key trade conferences, Kojima’s work offers a rich analysis of the dynamics of trade liberalization and economic integration. With contributions from noted scholars and policymakers, as well as discussions from the Pacific Trade and Development conferences, this book not only advocates for a new economic order centered on the Pacific but also provides actionable insights into addressing the North-South divide and facilitating mutually beneficial specialization among nations. As a pioneering English-language publication by Kojima, Japan and a Pacific Free Trade Area is a cornerstone text for understanding the economic and trade policy ambitions of the Pacific region in the mid-20th century.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1971.

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Donald L. Martin

An Ownership Theory of the Trade Union

$23.95

An Ownership Theory of the Trade Union explores the economic theories behind trade union behavior, analyzing the historical struggle to define what unions maximize. Despite various theories suggesting unions aim to maximize wage rates, membership benefits, or organizational survival, a consistent economic model for unions has been elusive. The book critiques previous models, highlighting the need for an ownership-based approach to better explain unions’ objectives. By examining the structure of property rights within unions, the book argues that a theory of union behavior must take into account the specific rights and incentives facing union members and leaders.

The author introduces two contrasting models: one assuming private-property rights that allow union members to share in the capital value of future union gains, and another based on nonproprietary assumptions where members lack individual claims to union rents. These models offer differing predictions for union policies on wages, benefits, and membership, influenced by whether union members have a vested interest in the union's capitalized wealth. The book asserts that analyzing the union's structure of property rights provides valuable insights into the practical incentives that drive union policies, which are often inconsistent with wealth-maximization assumptions in traditional economic models.

The book’s chapters address specific elements of union organization, including the role of union leaders, monitoring costs, and membership pricing and rationing. Through this analysis, it reveals how the ownership structure within unions shapes their economic decisions, contrasting proprietary and nonproprietary models in terms of membership access, wage policies, and managerial discretion. By focusing on property rights and institutional incentives, An Ownership Theory of the Trade Union aims to offer a more precise and testable model of union behavior, aligning it more closely with broader economic theories.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1980.

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Victoria E. Bonnell

Roots of Rebellion

$32.95

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1983.

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Kozo Yamamura

Economic Policy in Postwar Japan

$23.95

Since the end of the Pacific War, Japan has, broadly speaking, pursued two economic policies: a "democratization" policy laid down by the Allied Powers, and subsequently a "de-democratization" policy formulated and vigorously pursued by the independent government. Yamamura here addresses himself to two central questions: What were the objectives and results of each policy? And why and how did the earlier one give way to the later? Yamamura never loses sight of his main theme--the transformation of the economic "democratization" policy of the Occupation period into the growth policy pursued by the Japanese government thereafter. He is concerned not so much to provide a comprehensive study of Japanese economic policy as to examine selected facets of it--for example, taxation policies, anti- and pro-monopoly legislation, the position of the Zaibatsu, and the social costs of economic concentration. He deals with topics that are hotly debated in Japan and elsewhere, but his tone is never polemical, and his judgments are cool and scholarly. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1967.

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Wayne S. Boutell

Auditing with the Computer

$23.95

Auditing with the Computer examines the transformative impact of electronic data-processing (EDP) systems on modern auditing practices. This forward-looking book explores the challenges and opportunities posed by integrating computerized information systems into business operations. It highlights the growing tension between the efficient design of computer-driven systems and the need for robust control mechanisms, offering practical strategies for auditors to navigate this evolving landscape. The author traces the historical evolution of auditing theory, addresses the current demands of business information systems, and presents methodologies for adapting auditing practices to computerized environments. Through real-world observations, case studies, and survey data from practicing auditors, the book provides actionable insights into auditing in the digital age.

Focused on both present challenges and future trends, the book advocates for leveraging computers as powerful tools in the auditing process. By introducing innovative approaches like computer-assisted audits and system-integrated controls, it shows how auditors can enhance efficiency and accuracy while maintaining professional standards. Accessible to professionals and students alike, Auditing with the Computer bridges traditional auditing practices with the realities of digital transformation, equipping readers to meet the demands of an increasingly computerized business world.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1965.

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Leonard A. Doyle

Inter-Economy Comparisons: A Case Study

$23.95

Inter-Economy Comparisons: A Case Study of Industrial Development, Currency Devaluation, and Inflation provides an in-depth exploration of the challenges and opportunities faced by developing nations in establishing industrial projects under diverse economic systems. The study compares two modern cement plants—the Gresik plant in Indonesia and the Cushenberry plant in the United States—focusing on their capital costs, operational expenditures, and economic contributions. The analysis highlights the complexities of industrial development in newly independent nations, where economic and political volatility often intersect with the need for self-sustaining growth. The book also examines how infrastructure deficits and the broader socio-political environment influence costs and outputs, providing a comprehensive framework for understanding industrialization in transitional economies.

Divided into three parts, the study first compares the capital investments required for the two plants, revealing the higher costs incurred in Indonesia due to the necessity of establishing additional social overhead capital. The second part delves into operational cost comparisons, employing a custom accounting framework to address disparities caused by inflation and differing economic systems. The final section evaluates the Gresik plant’s contributions to Indonesia’s economy and its broader implications for the country's Eight-Year Development Plan. Through detailed analysis and statistical appendices, the book not only sheds light on the economic dynamics of industrial projects but also offers policy recommendations to guide future development initiatives in similar contexts.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1965.

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Richard J. Gilbert

Regulatory Choices

$29.95

Regulatory Choices offers the first comprehensive economic history of energy policy and its consequences for California, where some of the most innovative and far-ranging programs of regulatory reform have originated. The authors of this volume have gathered together an impressive wealth of material about actual policy decisions and their repercussions and have subjected their findings to astute economic analysis. This book will serve for years to come as an invaluable reference on the costs and effects of various energy policies.

With its focus on bringing prices in alignment with the true cost of producing power and delivering it to the customer, the first part of the book outlines the issue of setting utility rates and considers some of the proposals to provide regulated industries with incentives to respond to economic and environmental concerns. The problems of energy supply occupy the second part of the book, which includes a survey of the costs of alternative energy sources and estimates of their environmental impacts, as well as a case study of the construction of the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant. The book concludes by documenting the results of subsidy programs that were designed to target the development of wind power and residential energy conservation.

Regulators, we learn, have a mixed record when it comes to managing the production of energy. Some conservation programs have enjoyed considerable economic success, particularly those that correct a lack of consumer information. Others, such as the renewable energy tax credits or programs designed to subsidize new technologies, have cost much more than the value of the energy they have saved. What emerges clearly from this study is that regulated industries are not immune from the forces of competition.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1991.

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John M. Letiche

A History of Russian Economic Thought

$44.95

A History of Russian Economic Thought: Ninth Through Eighteenth Centuries offers an in-depth exploration of the evolution of Russian economic ideas from medieval times to the early modern period, serving as a critical resource for scholars seeking to understand the intellectual foundations of Soviet thought. Written by distinguished Soviet economists, the volume reexamines the historical interplay between Russian and Western economic ideas, challenging earlier interpretations that overemphasized Western influences while undervaluing Russia’s indigenous intellectual traditions. The authors meticulously analyze primary and secondary sources, offering fresh insights into the role of economic thought in shaping Russia’s early societal structures and its enduring legacy.

This translation aims to make these seminal essays accessible to Western readers, emphasizing the ideological context and nuances embedded in Soviet scholarship. Beyond its academic value, the book highlights the ideological divergence between Soviet and Western social thought, inviting readers to contemplate the underlying forces that shape intellectual and political dynamics across civilizations. With its comprehensive glossary, index, and faithful adherence to the authors’ intent, this volume not only illuminates the trajectory of Russian economic ideas but also fosters a broader understanding of how historical and ideological frameworks influence modern global relations.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1964.

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Viktor Mayer-Schönberger

Access Rules

$24.95

A powerful and urgent call to action: to improve our lives and our societies, we must demand open access to data for all.

Information is power, and the time is now for digital liberation. Access Rules mounts a strong and hopeful argument for how informational tools at present in the hands of a few could instead become empowering machines for everyone. By forcing data-hoarding companies to open access to their data, we can reinvigorate both our economy and our society. Authors Viktor Mayer-Schönberger and Thomas Ramge contend that if we disrupt monopoly power and create a level playing field, digital innovations can emerge to benefit us all.

Over the past twenty years, Big Tech has managed to centralize the most relevant data on their servers, as data has become the most important raw material for innovation. However, dominant oligopolists like Facebook, Amazon, and Google, in contrast with their reputation as digital pioneers, are actually slowing down innovation and progress by withholding data for the benefit of their shareholders––at the expense of customers, the economy, and society. As Access Rules compellingly argues, ultimately it is up to us to force information giants, wherever they are located, to open their treasure troves of data to others. In order for us to limit global warming, contain a virus like COVID-19, or successfully fight poverty, everyone—including citizens and scientists, start-ups and established companies, as well as the public sector and NGOs—must have access to data. When everyone has access to the informational riches of the data age, the nature of digital power will change. Information technology will find its way back to its original purpose: empowering all of us to use information so we can thrive as individuals and as societies.

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Henry Chalmers

World Trade Policies

$32.95

World Trade Policies: The Changing Panorama, 1920–1953 by Henry Chalmers offers a rare, year-by-year record of how governments reshaped trade policy across three turbulent decades, from the fragile post–World War I recovery through depression, global war, and the unsettled aftermath of Korea. Originally appearing as contemporaneous surveys for the U.S. Department of Commerce, these reports combine painstaking detail with the clarity of a seasoned observer who distilled mountains of technical regulations into patterns of global significance. Chalmers traces the tightening and loosening of tariffs, quotas, and exchange controls, showing how national expedients gradually replaced the nineteenth-century liberal trading order.

The volume’s chronological structure captures both the disintegration of world trade and tentative moves toward reconstruction. Early optimism about restoring prewar stability gave way to the tariff wars and bilateralism of the 1930s, the emergency regimes of wartime economies, and postwar experiments with Bretton Woods institutions, reciprocal trade agreements, and GATT. Along the way, Chalmers’ foresight stands out—identifying exchange controls as central to trade regulation as early as 1931, or reframing the postwar “dollar shortage” as consequence rather than cause. *World Trade Policies* thus provides not a retrospective synthesis but the documentary voice of an analyst writing in real time. For historians of international economics, policymakers, and students of trade, it remains a foundational guide to the interplay of protectionism, nationalism, and the search for multilateral order in the modern global economy.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1953.

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Karl Hufbauer

The Formation of the German Chemical Community 1720-1795

$29.95

The Formation of the German Chemical Community (1720-1795) delves into the development of the chemical discipline in Germany during the 18th century, specifically focusing on the social and institutional conditions that led to the creation of a national community of chemists. The study examines how chemists in Germany began to perceive themselves as a cohesive professional group, united by shared goals and responsibilities, and how this solidarity influenced their reception of revolutionary scientific ideas, such as Lavoisier’s theory. Through a thorough analysis of key figures, journals, and institutional histories, the book provides a nuanced understanding of the intellectual and social networks that fostered the rise of chemistry as a distinct scientific field in Germany.

The book explores how the German chemical community was shaped not just by intellectual currents but also by external support from the Enlightenment, including financial and moral backing from state and academic institutions. It emphasizes how chemists, particularly those following the rational-utilitarian approach led by figures like G. E. Stahl, distanced themselves from alchemy and iatrochemistry, positioning chemistry as a rational science with wide-reaching practical applications. By tracing the formation of this community and its response to scientific revolutions, the author argues that the evolution of chemistry in Germany during the 18th century played a crucial role in the professionalization of the science in the 19th century.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1982.

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Gene T. Hsiao

The Foreign Trade of China

$29.95

The Foreign Trade of China: Policy, Law, and Practice is a comprehensive study that delves into the complexities of China's foreign trade since the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949. The book explores the institutional frameworks, laws, trade policies, and practices that have shaped China’s trade relations, particularly with the United States. The study is especially relevant in the context of the normalization of Sino-American relations in the 1970s, a period when trade became a central avenue of communication between the two nations despite political tensions. Gene T. Hsiao examines China's foreign trade objectives in relation to broader policy goals, offering insights into the various state trading corporations, legal contracts, and dispute resolution mechanisms that govern trade in China.

Hsiao provides a detailed account of China’s economic exchanges, using a wide range of sources, including government documents, trade agreements, and interviews with officials and business executives. He also discusses the challenges faced by American businesses attempting to engage with China, particularly the unique negotiating style and the Chinese reluctance to adapt to capitalist marketing techniques. Despite these challenges, Hsiao highlights the satisfaction many American traders have experienced in their dealings with China, emphasizing the growing importance of trade as a means of fostering Sino-American relations. The book offers both an academic and practical guide for understanding the intricacies of China's foreign trade and provides crucial context for those looking to navigate the complexities of trade with one of the world's most influential economies.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1977.

Harley Farnsworth MacNair

China

$38.95

This title offers a profound exploration of one of the world's oldest civilizations and its pivotal role in shaping global history and modern international relations. This volume, part of a series aimed at fostering mutual understanding among Allied nations during and after World War II, provides a comprehensive and realistic account of China's cultural evolution, societal institutions, and historical milestones. Drawing on contributions from distinguished scholars, the book delves into China's religious and secular thought systems, artistic achievements, economic progress, and political dynamics, offering insights that resonate with both its ancient heritage and its position in the 20th-century global order.

Focusing on objective analysis over sentimentality, the book highlights China's resilience and adaptability amid internal and external challenges. It underscores the importance of understanding China's rich historical context to appreciate its contemporary developments. This volume not only serves as an invaluable resource for those seeking to deepen their knowledge of China but also embodies the spirit of international cooperation, aiming to enhance postwar collaboration and foster a more harmonious global community.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1946.

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Alejandro Foxley

Latin American Experiments in Neoconservative Economics

$23.95

Latin American Experiments in Neoconservative Economics explores the emergence and implementation of radical conservative economic policies in Latin America during the late 20th century, focusing on the experiments in Chile, Uruguay, and Argentina. These policies, marked by a combination of monetarist economic stabilization and long-term structural changes, were carried out under authoritarian regimes that repressed dissent and centralized political authority. The book examines how these governments sought to combat extreme inflation and economic instability by implementing drastic measures such as reducing government expenditures, privatizing industries and social services, and emphasizing free-market principles.

A central theme of the book is the interplay between short-term stabilization goals and long-term structural reforms. By analyzing the Chilean "Chicago experiment" as a pivotal case, the author delves into the ideological foundations and economic performance of these policies. The book critiques the piecemeal evaluation of monetarist approaches, arguing that such methods fail to account for the broader socio-political transformations these policies entailed. By blending political economy with conventional economics, the study provides a nuanced understanding of how authoritarian governments leveraged conservative economic programs to reshape society, offering both an assessment of their economic impact and an invitation for further research into their enduring legacy.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1983.

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Norman R. Collins

Concentration and Price-Cost Margins in Manufacturing Industries

$23.95

Authors Collins and Preston, who have collaborated on earlier studies of industrial organization and marketing, are here concerned with the relationship between business concentration and profitability in American manufacturing industries. Economic theory states that prices are higher and price-cost margins wider under conditions of monopoly than under those of competition. the problem in applying this theoretical conclusion to empirical analysis and economic policy is that a gap exists between the theoretical concept of monopoly on the one hand and the measurement of concentration on the other. A number of earlier studies have analyzed samples of available data to relate measured concentration to profitability. the present study reviews these previous efforts and provides a common basis for comparison of them. It then analyzes statistical data for the year 1958 in order to obtain an extensive new collection of empirical results. This analysis focuses specifically on the inter-industry variability of price-cost margins, and seeks to explain this variability in terms of differences in concentration and other variables. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1968.

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Sayre P. Schatz

Nigerian Capitalism

$23.95

Following a surge in oil revenues in the 1970s, Nigeria became one of Africa’s most rapidly developing nations. In Nigerian Capitalism, Sayre P. Schatz analyzes the country’s political economy, assessing its position and proposing a development plan for the final quarter of the twentieth century.

Referring to Nigeria’s economic development strategy as "nurture-capitalism," Sayre contrasts the role of private enterprise, which is expected to foster growth of the productive sector of the economy, with the government’s role, which is to nurture the capitalist sector generally and to favor indigenous enterprise in particular.

The author examines the development of Nigerian nurture-capitalism from 1949 to the launching of and early experience with the Third Plan (1975–80), with emphasis on the post-civil war 1970s. He then turns to an intensive study of indigenous business and possible impediments to the development of Nigerian private enterprise, analyzing the role of capital availability, entrepreneurship, and the economic environment. Sayre demonstrates that there are substantial divergences between private profitability and social utility and that there is an abundance of socially useful investment possibilities for indigenous businessmen.

The author next turns to a study of the government business-assistance programs, and their economic, administrative, and political characteristics. Finally, he assesses the sources of successful investment and makes a case for enhanced socially useful investments. Comparing “pragmatic developmentalism,” “pragmatic socialism,” and “thoroughgoing socialism,” he proposes a pragmatic orientation that postpones ideological decisions as long as practicable.
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1977.

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Roy J. Hensley

Competition, Regulation, and the Public Interest in Nonlife Insurance

$23.95

Competition, Regulation, and the Public Interest in Nonlife Insurance provides a focused examination of the market structure, conduct, and economic performance of the nonlife insurance sector within the U.S. economy—a sector uniquely positioned between public utility and free market status. This study aims to critically analyze how current industry practices impact economic outcomes and to propose policy changes that could enhance the sector's social and economic contributions. Leveraging economic theories on workable competition, particularly Joe S. Bain's influential framework, the study sheds light on key issues such as market regulation, competitive behavior, and performance metrics in nonlife insurance, while also addressing broader implications for other financial sectors facing similar challenges. With a strategic emphasis on industry performance and practical policy outcomes, this investigation offers evidence-based insights into alternative regulatory models that may increase the industry's public value. By examining potential reforms in a historically resistant field, the study encourages an open-minded exploration of economic strategies that balance industry sustainability with the public interest. Supported by discussions with policy advisors, industry experts, and regulators, Competition, Regulation, and the Public Interest in Nonlife Insurance is an essential resource for scholars, policymakers, and professionals seeking a nuanced understanding of market regulation and competitive practices in insurance and adjacent financial industries.

This title was originally published in 1962.
Competition, Regulation, and the Public Interest in Nonlife Insurance provides a focused examination of the market structure, conduct, and economic performance of the nonlife insurance sector within the U.S. economy—a sector uniquely positioned between pu

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Edwin T.

Sources of Business Information

$29.95

Sources of Business Information, by Edwin T. Coman, Jr., is a practical bibliographic guide designed to orient businessmen, researchers, and students to the expanding world of business reference materials. First published in the mid-twentieth century and later revised, the book addresses the challenges posed by constant economic change, government regulation, and the flood of new publications. Coman argues that business success requires informed decision-making and that the costly trial-and-error method can be replaced by efficient use of libraries, bibliographies, and indexes. His guide provides clear methods for defining research problems, choosing the appropriate type of information—statistical data, historical context, or comparative analyses—and locating it quickly. Emphasizing the role of public and special libraries, chambers of commerce, trade associations, and government agencies, Coman outlines how users can access both broad background materials and highly specialized resources.

The volume is organized to maximize ease of use. Each chapter begins with bibliographies, followed by reference works, yearbooks, handbooks, and specialized indexes that cover areas ranging from accounting, finance, and real estate to management, marketing, and public relations. Coman carefully distinguishes between general sources, such as encyclopedias and almanacs, and industry-specific guides, showing how each serves as a time-saving tool for the business researcher. A substantial portion is devoted to evaluating the merits of different bibliographic aids, directories, and statistical compilations, stressing both their reliability and their limitations. By offering annotated selections rather than exhaustive lists, the guide avoids overwhelming the user with undigested references. Instead, it functions as a roadmap to the most authoritative and durable sources of business knowledge available in the mid-twentieth century, highlighting the ways professionals and aspiring executives alike can harness information to understand trends, anticipate risks, and strengthen decision-making.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1964.

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Celso Furtado

Diagnosis of the Brazilian Crisis

$23.95

Diagnosis of the Brazilian Crisis delves into the complexities of Brazil’s socio-economic challenges during a turbulent period of its history, offering a critical perspective on the role and responsibility of intellectuals in times of national crisis. The author explores the betrayal of intellectual responsibility—through both action and inaction—by those capable of providing clarity and foresight amid political and social upheaval. With a sharp critique of the misuse of experimental science for political ends and the failure of social scientists to prevent detrimental public policies, the work underscores the unique responsibility of intellectuals to rise above societal constraints and champion rationality and human dignity.

Compiled in the immediate aftermath of a near-declaration of emergency in Brazil in 1963, the essays in this volume attempt to dissect the roots of underdevelopment and the causes of Brazil’s crisis. Through a blend of urgency and rigor, the author examines the role of group loyalties, cultural ties, and intellectual ethics in shaping national progress. With a focus on Brazil’s specific struggles, Diagnosis of the Brazilian Crisis is both a call to action for intellectuals and a framework for understanding the broader implications of underdevelopment and societal responsibility.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1965.

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Dow Votaw

The Six-Legged Dog

$23.95

The Six-Legged Dog: Mattei and ENI—A Study in Power by Dow Votaw is a penetrating investigation of one of postwar Europe’s most fascinating industrial empires. Votaw traces the extraordinary rise of Enrico Mattei, the partisan-turned-businessman whose audacity transformed Italy’s state hydrocarbon agency (ENI) into a global petroleum and energy power. Through methane pipelines in the Po Valley, aggressive concession diplomacy in the Middle East and Africa, and even controversial barter deals with the Soviet Union, Mattei consolidated influence that rivaled both governments and multinational oil majors. The book details not only how ENI reversed Italy’s energy shortages but also how Mattei’s six-legged dog became a fiery symbol of national pride, political controversy, and international disruption.

Drawing on extensive interviews, ENI documents, and contemporary Italian political debate, Votaw situates ENI in the broader problem of public corporations—neither wholly state bureaus nor private enterprises, but a “third form” wielding immense autonomy. He examines ENI’s apparatus of power: its statutory mandate, management structure, concession agreements, and propaganda machine (including ownership of the daily Il Giorno). As much a study of modern power theory as of one man’s career, The Six-Legged Dog offers lessons on monopoly, nationalism, and the global struggle between private capital, public enterprise, and emerging nations. It remains a landmark account of how energy, politics, and personality reshaped Italy’s economic destiny.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1964.

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Choh-Ming Li

Economic Development of Communist China

$23.95

Economic Development of Communist China: An Appraisal of the First Five Years of Industrialization analyzes the rapid economic transformation in China between 1952 and 1957 under the First Five-Year Plan. Drawing from Chinese-language sources, the study focuses on the development of heavy industries like steel, with production rising from 1.35 million tons in 1952 to 5.24 million tons by 1957. Soviet aid played a pivotal role, contributing to the construction of 156 industrial projects, including those in mining, energy, and machinery. The overarching goal was to establish a socialist society through industrialization, with heavy industry being prioritized over consumer welfare. The plan set ambitious targets, including surpassing the United Kingdom in steel production by 1972, though it acknowledged the secondary importance of consumer goods.

While the industrial progress was notable, the study critiques the uneven development, particularly in agriculture. Despite the rapid industrial growth, agricultural investment remained disproportionately low compared to the focus on industrial sectors. The government’s approach to socialization, including collectivization and price control, faced challenges in its execution. Although some sectors, like industry and trade, were effectively socialized by 1956, agriculture and other private sectors remained slower to fully transform. The study highlights the complexities of the socialist transition, questioning the sustainability of such rapid industrialization and its broader economic implications. It underscores the critical role of state control, Soviet assistance, and planned economic strategies in shaping China’s industrial trajectory.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1959.

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Norman Owen

Prosperity without Progress

$29.95

Prosperity without Progress: Manila Hemp and Material Life in the Colonial Philippines offers a compelling examination of Kabikolan's transformation from a subsistence agrarian economy to a commercialized export sector based on abaca (Manila hemp) production. The study situates the region's economic history within the broader expansion of the European-dominated world-system, contributing to global historiographical debates on capitalism, colonialism, and economic dependency. While many narratives of colonial economies focus on coercion and large-scale plantations, this book highlights an alternative path—one in which indigenous landowners adapted to market forces without direct European intervention. However, the paradox at the heart of Kabikolan's experience—temporary material gains without sustained economic progress—challenges simplistic models of capitalist development.

This case study offers critical insights into why peripheral economies often fail to achieve long-term prosperity despite integration into global markets. The book details the rise and decline of the abaca industry, examining the constraints imposed by colonial rule, the persistence of a strong subsistence economy, and the limited diversification of economic activities. While Kabikolan avoided the extreme exploitation seen in other colonies, its development remained incomplete, illustrating the broader dilemma of "prosperity without progress." Through meticulous archival research and engagement with economic theory, Prosperity without Progress provides a nuanced perspective on the history of capitalism in the Philippines and beyond, making it an essential read for scholars of economic history, colonial studies, and global development.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1984.

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Celso Furtado

Development and Underdevelopment

$23.95

Development and Underdevelopment is a thought-provoking exploration of the economic challenges faced by underdeveloped nations and the intellectual journey required to understand and address them. Compiling studies conducted over a decade, the book critiques traditional economic theories, including classical, Keynesian, and Marxist thought, highlighting their limitations and contributions to the analysis of underdevelopment. The author emphasizes the necessity of integrating structural and historical approaches to economic analysis, offering insights into the unique dynamics that shape underdeveloped economies. By addressing specific growth mechanisms, industrial origins, and the socio-economic factors inhibiting progress, this work seeks to redefine the field of economic thought for a world grappling with persistent inequalities.

Through a series of detailed chapters, the book examines the evolution of development theory, the mechanisms driving growth, and the historical context that underpins modern economic systems. It culminates in a focused discussion on the distinct challenges of underdevelopment, offering a roadmap for identifying structural factors and fostering effective economic planning. Written for a new generation of economists, policymakers, and thinkers, Development and Underdevelopment serves as both a critique and a call to action, urging innovative approaches to understand and transform the global economic landscape.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1964.

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Richard Holden

Money in the Twenty-First Century

$27.95

An economist examines three modern forces that have redefined what "money" means, who controls it, and what the future of finance might look like.

Money is increasingly cheap, digital, and mobile. In Money in the Twenty-First Century, economist Richard Holden examines the virtues and risks of low interest rates, mobile money, and cryptocurrencies, and explains how these three elemental forces will continue to play out—in our wallets, on the blockchain, and throughout major economies—in the decades to come.

Holden weaves in the stories of three people who have exerted massive influence over the future of modern money: US treasury secretary Janet Yellen, Ethereum cofounder Vitalik Buterin, and Raghuram Rajan, former governor of the Reserve Bank of India and chief economist at the International Monetary Fund. Moving from micro to macro, Holden investigates the infrastructure that permits digital transactions, the currencies that underpin them, the race for control of those currencies, shifts in policy and the international monetary system, and the impact on our politics of money in the digital age. Ultimately, Money in the Twenty-First Century asks if governments can keep these three tectonic powers of low interest rates, mobile money, and decentralized finance under control.

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Ralph Cassady, Jr. and Wylie L. Jones

The Nature of Competition in Gasoline Distribution at the Retail Level

$95.00

The Nature of Competition in Gasoline Distribution at the Retail Level presents a detailed and methodologically innovative study of competitive behavior in the retail gasoline industry, with a specific focus on the Los Angeles market area. This work blends microeconomic analysis with practical business insights to uncover the intricate dynamics of competition among gasoline retailers. By narrowing the scope to the retail level and concentrating on one geographic area, the authors deploy a "high-powered microscope" to examine the economic, psychological, and legal dimensions of competitive activity. The study’s emphasis on both "normal" and "abnormal" market behaviors—such as price skirmishes and the influence of aggressive price cutters—sheds light on the evolving challenges and strategies in the retail gasoline market.

This book is not merely a descriptive account but a sophisticated methodological exploration, rooted in interdisciplinary research and extensive fieldwork. Drawing on government data, industry reports, and hundreds of interviews with stakeholders, the authors weave theoretical economic analysis with real-world observations. By addressing the characteristics of gasoline as a product, the roles of various competitors, and the legal frameworks shaping the industry, The Nature of Competition in Gasoline Distribution at the Retail Level provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the interplay of market forces. Ideal for economists, policymakers, and industry professionals, this study offers valuable insights into the mechanics of economic rivalry and its implications for broader market dynamics.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1951.

Ralph Cassady, Jr. and Wylie L. Jones

The Nature of Competition in Gasoline Distribution at the Retail Level

$39.95

The Nature of Competition in Gasoline Distribution at the Retail Level presents a detailed and methodologically innovative study of competitive behavior in the retail gasoline industry, with a specific focus on the Los Angeles market area. This work blends microeconomic analysis with practical business insights to uncover the intricate dynamics of competition among gasoline retailers. By narrowing the scope to the retail level and concentrating on one geographic area, the authors deploy a "high-powered microscope" to examine the economic, psychological, and legal dimensions of competitive activity. The study’s emphasis on both "normal" and "abnormal" market behaviors—such as price skirmishes and the influence of aggressive price cutters—sheds light on the evolving challenges and strategies in the retail gasoline market.

This book is not merely a descriptive account but a sophisticated methodological exploration, rooted in interdisciplinary research and extensive fieldwork. Drawing on government data, industry reports, and hundreds of interviews with stakeholders, the authors weave theoretical economic analysis with real-world observations. By addressing the characteristics of gasoline as a product, the roles of various competitors, and the legal frameworks shaping the industry, The Nature of Competition in Gasoline Distribution at the Retail Level provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the interplay of market forces. Ideal for economists, policymakers, and industry professionals, this study offers valuable insights into the mechanics of economic rivalry and its implications for broader market dynamics.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1951.

Samuel B. Chase, Jr.

Asset Prices in Economic Analysis

$95.00

This study explores the critical role of assets in economic analysis, emphasizing the asset pricing process and its connections to broader economic phenomena. Traditional economic approaches have often prioritized flow dynamics over stock considerations, but the rising interest in economic growth and capital theory has highlighted the need for a balanced perspective. The book argues that asset markets, far from being peripheral, play a central role in determining general equilibrium conditions. By integrating stock and flow dynamics, the analysis seeks to provide a comprehensive framework for understanding asset price determination and its implications for monetary and fiscal policies, although it remains primarily theoretical and abstract in its approach.

The work, rooted in the author’s doctoral dissertation, reflects rigorous academic inquiry supported by notable economists and institutions. The study benefits from the guidance of Professor Earl R. Rolph and other distinguished scholars, whose critiques and insights helped refine its ideas. While the book delves into monetary and fiscal topics such as central banking, debt management, and taxation, these discussions primarily serve to illustrate theoretical constructs rather than offer direct policy prescriptions. The overarching goal is to present a unified and coherent framework capable of addressing a wide range of economic and policy challenges, underscoring the interplay between asset markets and broader economic systems.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1963.

Samuel B. Chase, Jr.

Asset Prices in Economic Analysis

$39.95

This study explores the critical role of assets in economic analysis, emphasizing the asset pricing process and its connections to broader economic phenomena. Traditional economic approaches have often prioritized flow dynamics over stock considerations, but the rising interest in economic growth and capital theory has highlighted the need for a balanced perspective. The book argues that asset markets, far from being peripheral, play a central role in determining general equilibrium conditions. By integrating stock and flow dynamics, the analysis seeks to provide a comprehensive framework for understanding asset price determination and its implications for monetary and fiscal policies, although it remains primarily theoretical and abstract in its approach.

The work, rooted in the author’s doctoral dissertation, reflects rigorous academic inquiry supported by notable economists and institutions. The study benefits from the guidance of Professor Earl R. Rolph and other distinguished scholars, whose critiques and insights helped refine its ideas. While the book delves into monetary and fiscal topics such as central banking, debt management, and taxation, these discussions primarily serve to illustrate theoretical constructs rather than offer direct policy prescriptions. The overarching goal is to present a unified and coherent framework capable of addressing a wide range of economic and policy challenges, underscoring the interplay between asset markets and broader economic systems.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1963.

Lynn T. White III

Careers in Shanghai

$39.95

Careers in Shanghai: The Social Guidance of Personal Energies in a Developing Chinese City, 1949-1966 offers a penetrating exploration of how modernization influenced individual lives in post-revolutionary Shanghai, China’s largest metropolis. This in-depth study focuses on the intricate career guidance system employed by state authorities to align personal ambitions with collective goals. Through mechanisms such as education policies, youth rustication programs, job allocations, and household registration systems, the book reveals how the government channeled citizens' aspirations to meet the demands of social and economic development. Each chapter examines a distinct stage of the career journey, shedding light on the interplay between state-imposed incentives and individual agency in a rapidly evolving urban environment.

Drawing from extensive primary sources, including local newspapers, official documents, and interviews, Careers in Shanghai offers a nuanced perspective on the policies shaping urban life during this transformative period. The book situates Shanghai’s experience within the broader context of modernization in rapidly developing cities, exploring the effectiveness and implications of state-controlled career systems. With its comparative insights and detailed local analysis, this volume is an essential resource for scholars of urban studies, political science, and Chinese history, offering valuable lessons on the relationship between governance and individual trajectories in a modernizing society.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1978.

Lynn T. White III

Careers in Shanghai

$95.00

Careers in Shanghai: The Social Guidance of Personal Energies in a Developing Chinese City, 1949-1966 offers a penetrating exploration of how modernization influenced individual lives in post-revolutionary Shanghai, China’s largest metropolis. This in-depth study focuses on the intricate career guidance system employed by state authorities to align personal ambitions with collective goals. Through mechanisms such as education policies, youth rustication programs, job allocations, and household registration systems, the book reveals how the government channeled citizens' aspirations to meet the demands of social and economic development. Each chapter examines a distinct stage of the career journey, shedding light on the interplay between state-imposed incentives and individual agency in a rapidly evolving urban environment.

Drawing from extensive primary sources, including local newspapers, official documents, and interviews, Careers in Shanghai offers a nuanced perspective on the policies shaping urban life during this transformative period. The book situates Shanghai’s experience within the broader context of modernization in rapidly developing cities, exploring the effectiveness and implications of state-controlled career systems. With its comparative insights and detailed local analysis, this volume is an essential resource for scholars of urban studies, political science, and Chinese history, offering valuable lessons on the relationship between governance and individual trajectories in a modernizing society.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1978.

Edwin T. Coman, Jr.

Sources of Business Information

$49.95

Sources of Business Information, by Edwin T. Coman, Jr., is a practical bibliographic guide designed to orient businessmen, researchers, and students to the expanding world of business reference materials. First published in the mid-twentieth century and later revised, the book addresses the challenges posed by constant economic change, government regulation, and the flood of new publications. Coman argues that business success requires informed decision-making and that the costly trial-and-error method can be replaced by efficient use of libraries, bibliographies, and indexes. His guide provides clear methods for defining research problems, choosing the appropriate type of information—statistical data, historical context, or comparative analyses—and locating it quickly. Emphasizing the role of public and special libraries, chambers of commerce, trade associations, and government agencies, Coman outlines how users can access both broad background materials and highly specialized resources.

The volume is organized to maximize ease of use. Each chapter begins with bibliographies, followed by reference works, yearbooks, handbooks, and specialized indexes that cover areas ranging from accounting, finance, and real estate to management, marketing, and public relations. Coman carefully distinguishes between general sources, such as encyclopedias and almanacs, and industry-specific guides, showing how each serves as a time-saving tool for the business researcher. A substantial portion is devoted to evaluating the merits of different bibliographic aids, directories, and statistical compilations, stressing both their reliability and their limitations. By offering annotated selections rather than exhaustive lists, the guide avoids overwhelming the user with undigested references. Instead, it functions as a roadmap to the most authoritative and durable sources of business knowledge available in the mid-twentieth century, highlighting the ways professionals and aspiring executives alike can harness information to understand trends, anticipate risks, and strengthen decision-making.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1964.

I. J. Catanach

Rural Credit in Western India 1875–1930

$95.00

Rural Credit in Western India, 1875–1930: Rural Credit and the Co-operative Movement in the Bombay Presidency by I. J. Catanach examines how colonial officials and Indian peasants alike grappled with the problem of indebtedness in one of British India’s most diverse provinces. Sparked by the Deccan Riots of 1875 and culminating in the Co-operative Societies Act of 1904, the movement to reform rural credit was part of a broader effort to regulate moneylenders, stabilize agriculture, and experiment with state-led “development.” Drawing on government archives, bank records, newspapers, and the occasional village- or society-level narrative, Catanach situates the cooperative experiment in the wider political economy of Gujarat, the Bombay Deccan and Konkan, and the Bombay Karnatak.

The book highlights both the administrative politics—between the India Office and Government of India, Bombay Secretariat and Poona Registrars—and the social dynamics that shaped cooperatives’ fortunes. Caste, often more powerful than the village, proved central to their success or failure; caste associations and even strands of nationalism, especially in Gujarat, intersected with cooperative activity. Profiles of the Registrars, many drawn from the Indian Civil Service, reveal a mix of eccentric innovators and pragmatic bureaucrats attempting to encourage “democratization” through non-official leadership. By 1930, as the Depression and protectionist measures transformed the economic landscape, the cooperative movement’s limited achievements raised enduring questions: were they undermined by Indian society’s inertia or by the unsuitability of a Rhineland model transplanted to western India? Catanach’s analysis makes the history of rural credit a lens on colonial governance, peasant politics, and the early origins of developmental thought.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1970.

Ralph Cassady, Jr.

Auctions and Auctioneering

$95.00

Discover the fascinating world of auctions, where commerce, strategy, and human behavior converge in a dynamic marketplace. In Auctions and Auctioneering, Ralph Cassady, Jr. provides the first comprehensive analysis of the auctioning process, delving deeply into its economic, cultural, and practical dimensions. Drawing on years of global research spanning 25 countries and numerous commodity fields, this book transcends anecdotal accounts to offer a rigorous examination of how auctions function as a critical price-making mechanism in the modern economy.

Cassady explores a wide array of auction formats, from the rapid-fire bidding of North Carolina tobacco auctions to the "upside-down" Dutch auctions of Tel Aviv, and even the high-stakes sale of fine art in Amsterdam. Through first-hand observations, interviews with industry practitioners, and meticulous theoretical analysis, the author unpacks the subtleties of auctioneer chants, buyer rings, whispered bidding, and electronic clock systems. This blend of immersive storytelling and scholarly insight reveals the inner workings of auctions while addressing broader questions about demand, competition, and market efficiency.

Both a technical resource and an engaging narrative, Auctions and Auctioneering is designed to appeal to economists, marketers, and general readers alike. With vivid accounts of auctions ranging from antique sales to fish markets and fur trading floors, the book captures the inherent drama and intrigue of the auction process. Whether you're an academic, a practitioner, or simply an enthusiast of the "auction game," this groundbreaking study will leave you with a deeper appreciation for one of the world's most captivating methods of commerce.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1967.

I. J. Catanach

Rural Credit in Western India 1875–1930

$39.95

Rural Credit in Western India, 1875–1930: Rural Credit and the Co-operative Movement in the Bombay Presidency by I. J. Catanach examines how colonial officials and Indian peasants alike grappled with the problem of indebtedness in one of British India’s most diverse provinces. Sparked by the Deccan Riots of 1875 and culminating in the Co-operative Societies Act of 1904, the movement to reform rural credit was part of a broader effort to regulate moneylenders, stabilize agriculture, and experiment with state-led “development.” Drawing on government archives, bank records, newspapers, and the occasional village- or society-level narrative, Catanach situates the cooperative experiment in the wider political economy of Gujarat, the Bombay Deccan and Konkan, and the Bombay Karnatak.

The book highlights both the administrative politics—between the India Office and Government of India, Bombay Secretariat and Poona Registrars—and the social dynamics that shaped cooperatives’ fortunes. Caste, often more powerful than the village, proved central to their success or failure; caste associations and even strands of nationalism, especially in Gujarat, intersected with cooperative activity. Profiles of the Registrars, many drawn from the Indian Civil Service, reveal a mix of eccentric innovators and pragmatic bureaucrats attempting to encourage “democratization” through non-official leadership. By 1930, as the Depression and protectionist measures transformed the economic landscape, the cooperative movement’s limited achievements raised enduring questions: were they undermined by Indian society’s inertia or by the unsuitability of a Rhineland model transplanted to western India? Catanach’s analysis makes the history of rural credit a lens on colonial governance, peasant politics, and the early origins of developmental thought.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1970.

Edwin T. Coman, Jr.

Sources of Business Information

$95.00

Sources of Business Information, by Edwin T. Coman, Jr., is a practical bibliographic guide designed to orient businessmen, researchers, and students to the expanding world of business reference materials. First published in the mid-twentieth century and later revised, the book addresses the challenges posed by constant economic change, government regulation, and the flood of new publications. Coman argues that business success requires informed decision-making and that the costly trial-and-error method can be replaced by efficient use of libraries, bibliographies, and indexes. His guide provides clear methods for defining research problems, choosing the appropriate type of information—statistical data, historical context, or comparative analyses—and locating it quickly. Emphasizing the role of public and special libraries, chambers of commerce, trade associations, and government agencies, Coman outlines how users can access both broad background materials and highly specialized resources.

The volume is organized to maximize ease of use. Each chapter begins with bibliographies, followed by reference works, yearbooks, handbooks, and specialized indexes that cover areas ranging from accounting, finance, and real estate to management, marketing, and public relations. Coman carefully distinguishes between general sources, such as encyclopedias and almanacs, and industry-specific guides, showing how each serves as a time-saving tool for the business researcher. A substantial portion is devoted to evaluating the merits of different bibliographic aids, directories, and statistical compilations, stressing both their reliability and their limitations. By offering annotated selections rather than exhaustive lists, the guide avoids overwhelming the user with undigested references. Instead, it functions as a roadmap to the most authoritative and durable sources of business knowledge available in the mid-twentieth century, highlighting the ways professionals and aspiring executives alike can harness information to understand trends, anticipate risks, and strengthen decision-making.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1964.

Ralph Cassady, Jr.

Auctions and Auctioneering

$49.95

Discover the fascinating world of auctions, where commerce, strategy, and human behavior converge in a dynamic marketplace. In Auctions and Auctioneering, Ralph Cassady, Jr. provides the first comprehensive analysis of the auctioning process, delving deeply into its economic, cultural, and practical dimensions. Drawing on years of global research spanning 25 countries and numerous commodity fields, this book transcends anecdotal accounts to offer a rigorous examination of how auctions function as a critical price-making mechanism in the modern economy.

Cassady explores a wide array of auction formats, from the rapid-fire bidding of North Carolina tobacco auctions to the "upside-down" Dutch auctions of Tel Aviv, and even the high-stakes sale of fine art in Amsterdam. Through first-hand observations, interviews with industry practitioners, and meticulous theoretical analysis, the author unpacks the subtleties of auctioneer chants, buyer rings, whispered bidding, and electronic clock systems. This blend of immersive storytelling and scholarly insight reveals the inner workings of auctions while addressing broader questions about demand, competition, and market efficiency.

Both a technical resource and an engaging narrative, Auctions and Auctioneering is designed to appeal to economists, marketers, and general readers alike. With vivid accounts of auctions ranging from antique sales to fish markets and fur trading floors, the book captures the inherent drama and intrigue of the auction process. Whether you're an academic, a practitioner, or simply an enthusiast of the "auction game," this groundbreaking study will leave you with a deeper appreciation for one of the world's most captivating methods of commerce.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1967.

Andrea Pollio

Silicon Elsewhere

$12.99

A free ebook version of this title is available through Luminos, University of California Press's Open Access publishing program. Visit www.luminosoa.org to learn more.

Heralded as Africa's "Silicon Savannah"—a cradle of innovation—Nairobi has become a technology and innovation capital for Kenya and for the continent at large. With a national strategy that has prioritized digital technology for the last two decades, many Chinese digital champions, smaller startups, and investors have since chosen Nairobi as their African landing pad. Mapping the interface between Nairobi's innovation scene and China's digital presence there, Silicon Elsewhere tells a unique story of ingenuity and adaptation, failure and speculation, and hopefulness and pragmatism. Andrea Pollio's ethnography draws on interviews with cautious venture capitalists, renegade entrepreneurs, dedicated bureaucrats, and ambitious data scientists to explore the competing meanings of contemporary techno-capital. Moving between leafy coworking spaces and the temperature-controlled rooms of brand-new data centers, Pollio locates Nairobi among the experimental capitals, not peripheries, of technological change in the early twenty-first century.

Andrea Pollio

Silicon Elsewhere

$95.00

A free ebook version of this title is available through Luminos, University of California Press's Open Access publishing program. Visit www.luminosoa.org to learn more.

Heralded as Africa's "Silicon Savannah"—a cradle of innovation—Nairobi has become a technology and innovation capital for Kenya and for the continent at large. With a national strategy that has prioritized digital technology for the last two decades, many Chinese digital champions, smaller startups, and investors have since chosen Nairobi as their African landing pad. Mapping the interface between Nairobi's innovation scene and China's digital presence there, Silicon Elsewhere tells a unique story of ingenuity and adaptation, failure and speculation, and hopefulness and pragmatism. Andrea Pollio's ethnography draws on interviews with cautious venture capitalists, renegade entrepreneurs, dedicated bureaucrats, and ambitious data scientists to explore the competing meanings of contemporary techno-capital. Moving between leafy coworking spaces and the temperature-controlled rooms of brand-new data centers, Pollio locates Nairobi among the experimental capitals, not peripheries, of technological change in the early twenty-first century.

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Sonali Majumdar

Thriving as an International Scientist

$19.95

The first career guide specifically tailored to the unique needs of international STEM PhDs

For foreign-born scientists holding temporary visas in the US, building a career while navigating the antiquated and restrictive American immigration system takes resilience and creativity. In this book, Sonali Majumdar, a fellow immigrant scientist and a professional development advisor for international doctoral students in engineering and the natural sciences, shares her expertise of how international scientists can be empowered to flourish in any career.

Unlike other professional development guides, Thriving as an International Scientist foregrounds the unique needs and skills of immigrant STEM PhDs at all career stages and across diverse sectors. Through recommendations for best practices of professional development and career design as well as stories of international scientists, this book also provides concrete, culturally appropriate tools for managers, faculty advisors, and other mentors. With a combination of hard-nosed advice and nurturing encouragement, Majumdar delivers a much-needed guide to help these often overlooked scientists forge a successful career path.

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Mark Goodale

Extracting the Future

$29.95

Bolivia's troubled efforts to develop a commercial lithium industry.

Bolivia's lithium accounts for a significant percentage of the world's known reserve. Drawing on extensive ethnographic research, Mark Goodale traces the development of Bolivia's closely guarded lithium project through the perspectives of a wide array of people and institutions, including workers at the Salar de Uyuni, the world's largest salt flat; the state lithium company in La Paz; Latin America's first electric vehicle company; and energy entrepreneurs in Bolivia, the United States, and Germany. He points to a fundamental contradiction: a so-called green energy transition dependent on the ever-greater extraction of yet another nonrenewable resource.

But without access to Bolivia's lithium, and at megaindustrial scales that far outstrip current production, there won't be sufficient lithium supply to make the batteries needed for a truly global EV revolution. Extracting the Future shows how the lithium economy is deeply embedded in a global capitalist system that continues to rely on resource extraction, unsustainable economic growth, and geopolitical violence.

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Sonali Majumdar

Thriving as an International Scientist

$95.00

The first career guide specifically tailored to the unique needs of international STEM PhDs

For foreign-born scientists holding temporary visas in the US, building a career while navigating the antiquated and restrictive American immigration system takes resilience and creativity. In this book, Sonali Majumdar, a fellow immigrant scientist and a professional development advisor for international doctoral students in engineering and the natural sciences, shares her expertise of how international scientists can be empowered to flourish in any career.

Unlike other professional development guides, Thriving as an International Scientist foregrounds the unique needs and skills of immigrant STEM PhDs at all career stages and across diverse sectors. Through recommendations for best practices of professional development and career design as well as stories of international scientists, this book also provides concrete, culturally appropriate tools for managers, faculty advisors, and other mentors. With a combination of hard-nosed advice and nurturing encouragement, Majumdar delivers a much-needed guide to help these often overlooked scientists forge a successful career path.

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Mark Goodale

Extracting the Future

$95.00

Bolivia's troubled efforts to develop a commercial lithium industry.

Bolivia's lithium accounts for a significant percentage of the world's known reserve. Drawing on extensive ethnographic research, Mark Goodale traces the development of Bolivia's closely guarded lithium project through the perspectives of a wide array of people and institutions, including workers at the Salar de Uyuni, the world's largest salt flat; the state lithium company in La Paz; Latin America's first electric vehicle company; and energy entrepreneurs in Bolivia, the United States, and Germany. He points to a fundamental contradiction: a so-called green energy transition dependent on the ever-greater extraction of yet another nonrenewable resource.

But without access to Bolivia's lithium, and at megaindustrial scales that far outstrip current production, there won't be sufficient lithium supply to make the batteries needed for a truly global EV revolution. Extracting the Future shows how the lithium economy is deeply embedded in a global capitalist system that continues to rely on resource extraction, unsustainable economic growth, and geopolitical violence.

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Richard Holden

Money in the Twenty-First Century

$26.95

An economist examines three modern forces that have redefined what "money" means, who controls it, and what the future of finance might look like.

Money is increasingly cheap, digital, and mobile. In Money in the Twenty-First Century, economist Richard Holden examines the virtues and risks of low interest rates, mobile money, and cryptocurrencies, and explains how these three elemental forces will continue to play out—in our wallets, on the blockchain, and throughout major economies—in the decades to come.

Holden weaves in the stories of three people who have exerted massive influence over the future of modern money: US treasury secretary Janet Yellen, Ethereum cofounder Vitalik Buterin, and Raghuram Rajan, former governor of the Reserve Bank of India and chief economist at the International Monetary Fund. Moving from micro to macro, Holden investigates the infrastructure that permits digital transactions, the currencies that underpin them, the race for control of those currencies, shifts in policy and the international monetary system, and the impact on our politics of money in the digital age. Ultimately, Money in the Twenty-First Century asks if governments can keep these three tectonic powers of low interest rates, mobile money, and decentralized finance under control.

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Philippe Askenazy

The Blind Decades

$65.00

France is often described as one of the last Western economies unable to reform itself in the face of globalization. Yet its economy has not fallen by the wayside and has even resisted the great recession that began in 2008. By interlinking historical, economic, and political factors and by comparing France with other nations, this book explains the puzzle presented by the development of France. Understanding France's economy requires downplaying the usual policy injunctions—demands for less state control and less rigidity in the labor market—and instead stressing the importance of constructing a long-term industrial strategy.

James C. Robinson

Purchasing Medical Innovation

$39.95

Innovation in medical technology generates a remarkable supply of new drugs, devices, and diagnostics that improve health, reduce risks, and extend life. But these technologies are too often used on the wrong patient, in the wrong setting, or at an unaffordable price. The only way to moderate the growth in health care costs without undermining the dynamic of medical innovation is to improve the process of assessing, pricing, prescribing, and using new technologies. Purchasing Medical Innovation analyzes the contemporary revolution in the purchasing of health care technology, with a focus on the roles of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Medicare and private health insurers, physicians and hospitals, and consumers themselves. The FDA is more thoroughly assessing product performance under real-world conditions as well as in laboratory settings, accelerating the path to market for breakthroughs while imposing use controls on risky products. Insurers are improving their criteria for coverage and designing payment methods that reward efficiency in the selection of new treatments. Hospitals are aligning adoption of complex supplies and equipment more closely with physicians’ preferences for the best treatment for their patients. Consumers are becoming more engaged and financially accountable for their health care choices. This book describes both the strengths and deficiencies of the current system of purchasing and highlights opportunities for buyers, sellers, and users to help improve the value of medical technology: better outcomes at lower cost.

Matt Bakker

Migrating into Financial Markets

$34.95

A free ebook version of this title is available through Luminos, University of California Press’s new open access publishing program for monographs. Visit www.luminosoa.org to learn more.

We understand very little about the billions of dollars that flow throughout the world from migrants back to their home countries. In this rigorous and illuminating work, Matt Bakker, an economic sociologist, examines how these migrant remittances—the resources of some of the world’s least affluent people—have come to be seen in recent years as a fundamental contributor to development in the migrant-sending states of the Global South. This book analyzes how the connection between remittances and development was forged through the concrete political and intellectual practices of policy entrepreneurs within a variety of institutional settings, from national government agencies and international development organizations to nongovernmental policy foundations and think tanks.

Aaron D. Smith

Essentials of Applied Econometrics

$49.95

Essentials of Applied Econometrics prepares students for a world in which more data surround us every day and in which econometric tools are put to diverse uses. Written for students in economics and for professionals interested in continuing an education in econometrics, this succinct text not only teaches best practices and state-of-the-art techniques, but uses vivid examples and data obtained from a variety of real world sources. The book’s emphasis on application uniquely prepares the reader for today’s econometric work, which can include analyzing causal relationships or correlations in big data to obtain useful insights.

Sarah Adler-Milstein

Sewing Hope

$26.95

Sewing Hope offers the first account of a bold challenge to apparel-industry sweatshops. The Alta Gracia factory in the Dominican Republic is the anti-sweatshop. It boasts a living wage three times the legal minimum, high health and safety standards, and a legitimate union—all verified by an independent monitor. It is the only apparel factory in the global south to meet these criteria.

The Alta Gracia business model represents an alternative to the industry’s usual race-to-the-bottom model with its inherent poverty wages and unsafe factory conditions. Workers’ stories reveal how adding US$0.90 to a sweatshirt’s production price can change lives: from getting a life-saving operation to a reunited family; from purchasing children's school uniforms to taking night classes; from obtaining first-ever bank loans to installing running water. Sewing Hope invites readers into the apparel industry’s sweatshops and the Alta Gracia factory to learn how the anti-sweatshop started, how it overcame challenges, and how the impact of its business model could transform the global industry.

Sarah Adler-Milstein

Sewing Hope

$95.00

Sewing Hope offers the first account of a bold challenge to apparel-industry sweatshops. The Alta Gracia factory in the Dominican Republic is the anti-sweatshop. It boasts a living wage three times the legal minimum, high health and safety standards, and a legitimate union—all verified by an independent monitor. It is the only apparel factory in the global south to meet these criteria.

The Alta Gracia business model represents an alternative to the industry’s usual race-to-the-bottom model with its inherent poverty wages and unsafe factory conditions. Workers’ stories reveal how adding US$0.90 to a sweatshirt’s production price can change lives: from getting a life-saving operation to a reunited family; from purchasing children's school uniforms to taking night classes; from obtaining first-ever bank loans to installing running water. Sewing Hope invites readers into the apparel industry’s sweatshops and the Alta Gracia factory to learn how the anti-sweatshop started, how it overcame challenges, and how the impact of its business model could transform the global industry.

Alex Rosenblat

Uberland

$26.95

Silicon Valley technology is transforming the way we work, and Uber is leading the charge. An American startup that promised to deliver entrepreneurship for the masses through its technology, Uber instead built a new template for employment using algorithms and Internet platforms. Upending our understanding of work in the digital age, Uberland paints a future where any of us might be managed by a faceless boss.

The neutral language of technology masks the powerful influence algorithms have across the New Economy. Uberland chronicles the stories of drivers in more than twenty-five cities in the United States and Canada over four years, shedding light on their working conditions and providing a window into how they feel behind the wheel. The book also explores Uber’s outsized influence around the world: the billion-dollar company is now influencing everything from debates about sexual harassment and transportation regulations to racial equality campaigns and labor rights initiatives.

Based on award-winning technology ethnographer Alex Rosenblat’s firsthand experience of riding over 5,000 miles with Uber drivers, daily visits to online forums, and face-to-face discussions with senior Uber employees, Uberland goes beyond the headlines to reveal the complicated politics of popular technologies that are manipulating both workers and consumers.

Sayre P. Schatz

Nigerian Capitalism

$39.95

Following a surge in oil revenues in the 1970s, Nigeria became one of Africa’s most rapidly developing nations. In Nigerian Capitalism, Sayre P. Schatz analyzes the country’s political economy, assessing its position and proposing a development plan for the final quarter of the twentieth century.

Referring to Nigeria’s economic development strategy as "nurture-capitalism," Sayre contrasts the role of private enterprise, which is expected to foster growth of the productive sector of the economy, with the government’s role, which is to nurture the capitalist sector generally and to favor indigenous enterprise in particular.

The author examines the development of Nigerian nurture-capitalism from 1949 to the launching of and early experience with the Third Plan (1975–80), with emphasis on the post-civil war 1970s. He then turns to an intensive study of indigenous business and possible impediments to the development of Nigerian private enterprise, analyzing the role of capital availability, entrepreneurship, and the economic environment. Sayre demonstrates that there are substantial divergences between private profitability and social utility and that there is an abundance of socially useful investment possibilities for indigenous businessmen.

The author next turns to a study of the government business-assistance programs, and their economic, administrative, and political characteristics. Finally, he assesses the sources of successful investment and makes a case for enhanced socially useful investments. Comparing “pragmatic developmentalism,” “pragmatic socialism,” and “thoroughgoing socialism,” he proposes a pragmatic orientation that postpones ideological decisions as long as practicable.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1977.

Alexandrea J. Ravenelle

Hustle and Gig

$95.00

Choose your hours, choose your work, be your own boss, control your own income. Welcome to the sharing economy, a nebulous collection of online platforms and apps that promise to transcend capitalism. Supporters argue that the gig economy will reverse economic inequality, enhance worker rights, and bring entrepreneurship to the masses. But does it?

In Hustle and Gig, Alexandrea J. Ravenelle shares the personal stories of nearly eighty predominantly millennial workers from Airbnb, Uber, TaskRabbit, and Kitchensurfing. Their stories underline the volatility of working in the gig economy: the autonomy these young workers expected has been usurped by the need to maintain algorithm-approved acceptance and response rates. The sharing economy upends generations of workplace protections such as worker safety; workplace protections around discrimination and sexual harassment; the right to unionize; and the right to redress for injuries. Discerning three types of gig economy workers—Success Stories, who have used the gig economy to create the life they want; Strugglers, who can’t make ends meet; and Strivers, who have stable jobs and use the sharing economy for extra cash—Ravenelle examines the costs, benefits, and societal impact of this new economic movement. Poignant and evocative, Hustle and Gig exposes how the gig economy is the millennial’s version of minimum-wage precarious work.

Kang Chao

Capital Formation in Mainland China, 1952-1965

$39.95

In the 1950s and 1960s, the Chinese government exerted unprecedented efforts and marshaled enormous economic resources for the purpose of capital formation. It was difficult for the rest of the world to determine precisely how successful these efforts were because of the incompleteness of official investment statistics. In Capital Formation in Mainland China, Kang Chao provides a comprehensive measurement of fixed capital investment in China. His basic approach is that of the commodity flow method, which takes into account each investment component and each capital goods item installed in China since 1949. He has complied extensive information both from diverse Chinese publications and from sources in countries that have exported capital goods to China. On the basis of this empirical foundation he analyzes all facets of the investment drive as well as the relationship between capital accumulation and the major aspects of Chinese economic development, revealing many details previously unknown to the West.

In the process of arriving at his aggregate estimates, Chao has sorted, checked, and tabulated detailed data relating to individual components that will constitute an important aid to scholars involved in research on related subjects.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1974.

Capital Formation in Mainland China, 1952-1965

Howard Steven Friedman

Ultimate Price

$24.95

How much is a human life worth? Individuals, families, companies, and governments routinely place a price on human life. The calculations that underlie these price tags are often buried in technical language, yet they influence our economy, laws, behaviors, policies, health, and safety.

These price tags are often unfair, infused as they are with gender, racial, national, and cultural biases that often result in valuing the lives of the young more than the old, the rich more than the poor, whites more than blacks, Americans more than foreigners, and relatives more than strangers. This is critical since undervalued lives are left less-protected and more exposed to risk.

Howard Steven Friedman explains in simple terms how economists and data scientists at corporations, regulatory agencies, and insurance companies develop and use these price tags and points a spotlight at their logical flaws and limitations. He then forcefully argues against the rampant unfairness in the system. Readers will be enlightened, shocked, and, ultimately, empowered to confront the price tags we assign to human lives and understand why such calculations matter.

Howard Steven Friedman

Ultimate Price

$26.95

How much is a human life worth? Individuals, families, companies, and governments routinely place a price on human life. The calculations that underlie these price tags are often buried in technical language, yet they influence our economy, laws, behaviors, policies, health, and safety.

These price tags are often unfair, infused as they are with gender, racial, national, and cultural biases that often result in valuing the lives of the young more than the old, the rich more than the poor, whites more than blacks, Americans more than foreigners, and relatives more than strangers. This is critical since undervalued lives are left less-protected and more exposed to risk.

Howard Steven Friedman explains in simple terms how economists and data scientists at corporations, regulatory agencies, and insurance companies develop and use these price tags and points a spotlight at their logical flaws and limitations. He then forcefully argues against the rampant unfairness in the system. Readers will be enlightened, shocked, and, ultimately, empowered to confront the price tags we assign to human lives and understand why such calculations matter.

J. Edward Taylor and Travis J. Lybbert

Essentials of Development Economics, Third Edition

$49.95

Written to provide students with the critical tools and approaches used by development economists, Essentials of Development Economics represents an alternative approach to traditional textbooks on the subject. Compact and less expensive than other textbooks for undergraduate development economics courses, Essentials of Development Economics offers a broad overview of key topics and methods in the field. Its fourteen easy-to-read chapters introduce cutting-edge research and present best practices and state-of-the-art methods. By mastering the material in this time-tested book, students will have the conceptual grounding needed to move on to more advanced development economics courses.

This new edition includes:

updated references to international development policy process and goals
substantial updates to several chapters with new and revised material to make the text both current and policy relevant
replacement of several special features with new ones featuring widely cited studies

Essentials of Development Economics, Third Edition

Edited by Robert J. Berg and Jennifer Seymour Whitaker

Strategies for African Development

$65.00

Strategies for African Development, edited by Robert J. Berg and Jennifer Seymour Whitaker, brings together the work of leading African and international experts to address the continent’s persistent economic and social crises. Emerging from the Committee on African Development Strategies, the volume situates Africa’s development challenges within both internal policy shortcomings and external shocks, such as fluctuating commodity prices, debt burdens, and donor dependence. Rather than offering panaceas, the contributors emphasize the difficult but essential balance between African-led reforms—particularly in agriculture, governance, and population policy—and more effective, better-coordinated international aid. With a clear-eyed examination of how political instability, weak institutions, and distorted economic incentives have stifled growth, the book underscores the urgency of linking aid to performance and channeling scarce resources into strategies that strengthen both productivity and self-reliance.

At the same time, the collection recognizes the pivotal role of external partners, especially the United States, in shaping the trade, debt, and aid environment within which African economies operate. Essays examine sectoral strategies in agriculture, industry, and education while stressing the long-term requirements for building scientific capacity, institutional accountability, and regional trade links. By framing Africa’s challenges as both a continental responsibility and a shared global concern, Strategies for African Development speaks to policymakers, scholars, and practitioners committed to fostering self-sustaining growth. It makes a compelling case that Africa’s future prosperity hinges on a compact of mutual commitment: Africans implementing reforms attuned to local realities, and donors providing sustained, higher-quality support aligned with those reforms.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1986.

Benjamin I. Page

Who Gets What from Government

$95.00

Who Gets What from Government by Benjamin I. Page investigates one of the central questions of American democracy: how public policy redistributes income and why policies take the shapes they do. Bridging economics and political science, Page assesses how taxation, spending, regulation, and law affect ordinary citizens, and what political forces—institutions, interests, and ideas—determine outcomes. Written with clarity for students, scholars, and general readers alike, the book explains technical debates in accessible language while never shying away from the complexity of fiscal policy and inequality.

Drawing on summers of research at the University of Wisconsin’s Institute for Research on Poverty and long engagement with colleagues in economics and political science, Page situates questions of redistribution at the intersection of efficiency and equity, markets and politics. He reviews the strongest economic arguments on both sides, from welfare economics to critiques of fiscal incidence, and develops his own account of the persistent tension between fairness and power in policy design. Supported by commentary from leading thinkers in inequality, welfare policy, and democratic theory, the book offers both a careful synthesis of existing research and a forceful argument about the political roots of inequality in the United States.

For readers concerned with how governments actually shape economic life, Who Gets What from Government provides a rigorous, empirically informed, and politically attuned analysis. It remains an important contribution to debates on income distribution, public policy, and the democratic possibilities for a more equitable society.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1983.

Gene T. Hsiao

The Foreign Trade of China

$49.95

The Foreign Trade of China: Policy, Law, and Practice is a comprehensive study that delves into the complexities of China's foreign trade since the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949. The book explores the institutional frameworks, laws, trade policies, and practices that have shaped China’s trade relations, particularly with the United States. The study is especially relevant in the context of the normalization of Sino-American relations in the 1970s, a period when trade became a central avenue of communication between the two nations despite political tensions. Gene T. Hsiao examines China's foreign trade objectives in relation to broader policy goals, offering insights into the various state trading corporations, legal contracts, and dispute resolution mechanisms that govern trade in China.

Hsiao provides a detailed account of China’s economic exchanges, using a wide range of sources, including government documents, trade agreements, and interviews with officials and business executives. He also discusses the challenges faced by American businesses attempting to engage with China, particularly the unique negotiating style and the Chinese reluctance to adapt to capitalist marketing techniques. Despite these challenges, Hsiao highlights the satisfaction many American traders have experienced in their dealings with China, emphasizing the growing importance of trade as a means of fostering Sino-American relations. The book offers both an academic and practical guide for understanding the intricacies of China's foreign trade and provides crucial context for those looking to navigate the complexities of trade with one of the world's most influential economies.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1977.

J. Edward Taylor

Essentials of Development Economics, Third Edition

$95.00

Written to provide students with the critical tools and approaches used by development economists, Essentials of Development Economics represents an alternative approach to traditional textbooks on the subject. Compact and less expensive than other textbooks for undergraduate development economics courses, Essentials of Development Economics offers a broad overview of key topics and methods in the field. Its fourteen easy-to-read chapters introduce cutting-edge research and present best practices and state-of-the-art methods. By mastering the material in this time-tested book, students will have the conceptual grounding needed to move on to more advanced development economics courses.

This new edition includes:

updated references to international development policy process and goals
substantial updates to several chapters with new and revised material to make the text both current and policy relevant
replacement of several special features with new ones featuring widely cited studies

Edited by Robert J. Berg and Jennifer Seymour Whitaker

Strategies for African Development

$105.00

Strategies for African Development, edited by Robert J. Berg and Jennifer Seymour Whitaker, brings together the work of leading African and international experts to address the continent’s persistent economic and social crises. Emerging from the Committee on African Development Strategies, the volume situates Africa’s development challenges within both internal policy shortcomings and external shocks, such as fluctuating commodity prices, debt burdens, and donor dependence. Rather than offering panaceas, the contributors emphasize the difficult but essential balance between African-led reforms—particularly in agriculture, governance, and population policy—and more effective, better-coordinated international aid. With a clear-eyed examination of how political instability, weak institutions, and distorted economic incentives have stifled growth, the book underscores the urgency of linking aid to performance and channeling scarce resources into strategies that strengthen both productivity and self-reliance.

At the same time, the collection recognizes the pivotal role of external partners, especially the United States, in shaping the trade, debt, and aid environment within which African economies operate. Essays examine sectoral strategies in agriculture, industry, and education while stressing the long-term requirements for building scientific capacity, institutional accountability, and regional trade links. By framing Africa’s challenges as both a continental responsibility and a shared global concern, Strategies for African Development speaks to policymakers, scholars, and practitioners committed to fostering self-sustaining growth. It makes a compelling case that Africa’s future prosperity hinges on a compact of mutual commitment: Africans implementing reforms attuned to local realities, and donors providing sustained, higher-quality support aligned with those reforms.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1986.

Juliet B. Schor

After the Gig

$24.95

Management & Workplace Culture Book of the Year, 2020 Porchlight Business Book Awards

A Publishers Weekly Fall 2020 Big Indie Book

The dark side of the gig economy (Uber, Airbnb, etc.) and how to make it equitable for the users and workers most exploited.

When the “sharing economy” launched a decade ago, proponents claimed that it would transform the experience of work—giving earners flexibility, autonomy, and a decent income. It was touted as a cure for social isolation and rampant ecological degradation. But this novel form of work soon sprouted a dark side: exploited Uber drivers, neighborhoods ruined by Airbnb, racial discrimination, and rising carbon emissions. Several of the most prominent platforms are now faced with existential crises as they prioritize growth over fairness and long-term viability.

Nevertheless, the basic model—a peer-to-peer structure augmented by digital tech—holds the potential to meet its original promises. Based on nearly a decade of pioneering research, After the Gig dives into what went wrong with this contemporary reimagining of labor. The book examines multiple types of data from thirteen cases to identify the unique features and potential of sharing platforms that prior research has failed to pinpoint. Juliet B. Schor presents a compelling argument that we can engineer a reboot: through regulatory reforms and cooperative platforms owned and controlled by users, an equitable and truly shared economy is still possible.

Benjamin I. Page

Who Gets What from Government

$39.95

Who Gets What from Government by Benjamin I. Page investigates one of the central questions of American democracy: how public policy redistributes income and why policies take the shapes they do. Bridging economics and political science, Page assesses how taxation, spending, regulation, and law affect ordinary citizens, and what political forces—institutions, interests, and ideas—determine outcomes. Written with clarity for students, scholars, and general readers alike, the book explains technical debates in accessible language while never shying away from the complexity of fiscal policy and inequality.

Drawing on summers of research at the University of Wisconsin’s Institute for Research on Poverty and long engagement with colleagues in economics and political science, Page situates questions of redistribution at the intersection of efficiency and equity, markets and politics. He reviews the strongest economic arguments on both sides, from welfare economics to critiques of fiscal incidence, and develops his own account of the persistent tension between fairness and power in policy design. Supported by commentary from leading thinkers in inequality, welfare policy, and democratic theory, the book offers both a careful synthesis of existing research and a forceful argument about the political roots of inequality in the United States.

For readers concerned with how governments actually shape economic life, Who Gets What from Government provides a rigorous, empirically informed, and politically attuned analysis. It remains an important contribution to debates on income distribution, public policy, and the democratic possibilities for a more equitable society.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1983.

Victor L. Urquidi Translated by Marjory M. Urquidi

Free Trade and Economic Integration in Latin America

$39.95

Free Trade and Economic Integration in Latin America: The Evolution of a Common Market Policy offers a comprehensive analysis of Latin America's progress toward regional economic integration and the creation of a common market. The study is divided into three sections: Part I explores the early economic development of Latin America, highlighting the composition of imports, limited intra-regional trade, and initial steps toward trade liberalization. It discusses the growing focus on industrial development as a key component of integration. Part II examines the various integration proposals put forward over the years, detailing their legal foundations and key agreements, including the Montevideo Treaty which established a free-trade area between seven countries. A special focus is given to Central American experiences and proposals for payments compensation and reciprocal credit. Part III analyzes the current status of the Latin American free-trade area and the challenges it faces.

This study also reflects the growing importance of Latin America's economic integration on the global stage, with increasing attention from countries such as the United States, European nations, and even the Soviet bloc. The post-1960 developments, including the entry into force of the Montevideo Treaty in 1961, are updated in the American edition, with new chapters on recent progress. This work aims to offer readers a deeper understanding of Latin America's integration efforts, which are shaping the region’s economic future and may influence global trade dynamics in the years to come.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1962.

Gene T. Hsiao

The Foreign Trade of China

$95.00

The Foreign Trade of China: Policy, Law, and Practice is a comprehensive study that delves into the complexities of China's foreign trade since the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949. The book explores the institutional frameworks, laws, trade policies, and practices that have shaped China’s trade relations, particularly with the United States. The study is especially relevant in the context of the normalization of Sino-American relations in the 1970s, a period when trade became a central avenue of communication between the two nations despite political tensions. Gene T. Hsiao examines China's foreign trade objectives in relation to broader policy goals, offering insights into the various state trading corporations, legal contracts, and dispute resolution mechanisms that govern trade in China.

Hsiao provides a detailed account of China’s economic exchanges, using a wide range of sources, including government documents, trade agreements, and interviews with officials and business executives. He also discusses the challenges faced by American businesses attempting to engage with China, particularly the unique negotiating style and the Chinese reluctance to adapt to capitalist marketing techniques. Despite these challenges, Hsiao highlights the satisfaction many American traders have experienced in their dealings with China, emphasizing the growing importance of trade as a means of fostering Sino-American relations. The book offers both an academic and practical guide for understanding the intricacies of China's foreign trade and provides crucial context for those looking to navigate the complexities of trade with one of the world's most influential economies.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1977.

Oran R. Young

Resource Regimes

$39.95

Resource Regimes: Natural Resources and Social Institutions by Oran R. Young explores how societies govern the use of scarce natural resources and the pivotal role of social institutions in shaping those decisions. Young begins by clarifying what counts as a natural resource: goods whose supply is constrained by nature and produced largely without human intervention, such as coal deposits, oil pools, or pristine forests. He emphasizes, however, that the line between “natural” and “man-made” resources is often blurred, with cases like reforested lands, aquaculture, or pollution control programs complicating the definition. He also underscores that some resources, like scenic landscapes or clean air, derive value precisely from being left untouched, highlighting the limits of purely utilitarian assessments.

The book also examines principles of valuation, arguing that reliance on market prices is insufficient because of externalities, absent markets, and the intrinsic qualities of natural resources. Young considers utilitarian and intrinsic forms of value, as well as intergenerational concerns, stressing that current use often determines what remains for the future. Conflicts are inevitable—between present and future generations, between human welfare and nonhuman life, and between different types of use, such as logging versus recreation or oil drilling versus fisheries. At the heart of Young’s thesis is the claim that institutions—markets, governments, legal systems, and cultural norms—establish which resources are valued, how they are measured, and how competing claims are reconciled. By examining these institutional regimes, the book highlights the broader philosophical and political challenges in balancing human needs, ecological integrity, and long-term sustainability.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1982.