Industrial Combination in England
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"Industrial Combination in England" offers a comprehensive and scholarly examination of the evolution of industrial structures and the rise of monopolies within the British economy during the early twentieth century. Patrick Fitzgerald provides a detailed analysis of how various sectors-ranging from coal and iron to textiles and chemicals-shifted from competitive frameworks toward large-scale combinations and trusts.
Through rigorous economic inquiry, the work explores the motivations behind these consolidations, the impact of price-fixing agreements, and the broader social and economic consequences for the United Kingdom. Fitzgerald evaluates the efficiency of these industrial giants while considering the legal and political challenges posed by the concentration of corporate power. This study is an essential resource for students of economic history, industrial organization, and British business development.
By documenting the transition from nineteenth-century individualism to modern corporate structures, "Industrial Combination in England" serves as a vital record of a transformative era in global commerce, shedding light on the historical roots of contemporary industrial policy and market regulation.
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- ISBN-13: 9781025733876
- ISBN-10: 1025733878
- Publisher: Tradd Street Press
- Publish Date: February 2026
- Dimensions: 9.21 x 6.14 x 0.63 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.17 pounds
- Page Count: 252
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