Foreign Work and English Wages: Considered with Reference to the Depression of Trade is a book written by Thomas Brassey and first published in 1879. The book is an analysis of the impact of foreign workers on the wages of English workers during a time of economic depression. Brassey, a British civil engineer and politician, argues that the influx of foreign workers into England during the depression of trade had a negative effect on the wages of English workers. He also discusses the role of foreign competition in the ...
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Foreign Work and English Wages: Considered with Reference to the Depression of Trade is a book written by Thomas Brassey and first published in 1879. The book is an analysis of the impact of foreign workers on the wages of English workers during a time of economic depression. Brassey, a British civil engineer and politician, argues that the influx of foreign workers into England during the depression of trade had a negative effect on the wages of English workers. He also discusses the role of foreign competition in the decline of English trade and industry. The book includes statistical data and case studies to support Brassey's arguments. Overall, Foreign Work and English Wages provides an insightful and detailed examination of the economic challenges faced by England during the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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