A discussion of the history of economic theories which draws largely on periodical literature. The book is divided into sections along linguistic lines (German, Romance and English speaking countries).

Walrus's theory of general equilibrium remains one of the cornerstones of economic theory more than 100 years after it was first published.

Introductory - administration of resources and choice between alternatives, price and the relative scale; margins, diminishing psychic returns; economical administration and its difficulties; money and exchange; business and the economic nexus; markets; markets (continued) - interests, tools, land; markets (continued) -.

This work holds a place in the literature of the Austrian School such as John Stuart Mill's Political Economy holds in the literature of classical theory. It sums up, systematizes and extends the doctrines developed by the founder of the school, the author and his fellow workers.

The control of monopoly and restrictive practices is an important part of economic policy. This text discusses the general problem of monopoly in modern industry and examines the evolution of British policy towards monopoly and restrictive practices during the 20th century. Comparable studies with European countries and the USA are also included.

Effects of Mergers charts the history of six industries with a view to examining the effects of mergers. It deals both with the short- and long-term effects of changes in the structure of industry and looks at issues such as whether mergers are in the public interest. The industries covered are: cement, textile printing, soap, glass, motor and brewing, and some comparative material with industries in the USA is included.

As the controversies surrounding performance related pay have demonstrated, reward management is a key issue. Collecting the results of fieldwork investigations in factories and retail outlets, this book measures output before and after a change in methods of remuneration. The link between productivity and stress is explored and conclusions drawn.

Summarizing the facts about the prevailing sizes of industrial firms or plants and the patterns of industrial location in Britain and America, this text also interprets the facts in basic terms such as technical requirements and consumer habits.

The Logic of Industrial Organization discusses key themes in industrial relations, manufacturing, employment and investment and education for business administration. The book contains chapters on: the structure of industry; the efficiency of large-scale operation; planned and free consumption; forecasting and market research; competition; rationalization and nationalization; investment and employment; incentives to work and mobility; and stimulus to enterprise and administration.

What is professional negligence? Who, for that matter, is a construction professional and what are their obligations in contract and their obligations in tort? In what circumstances might the difference between the obligations be important? These questions are of crucial importance to contractors, architects, quantity surveyors, engineers, project managers, and multi-disciplinary practices, and not simply to construction lawyers. However, the emphasis in the book is on the practical aspects of professional negligence in the construction industry and it is not primarily intended to be a legal...