The High Cost Of Living (1917)

The High Cost of Living is a non-fiction book written by Frederic Clemson Howe in 1917. The book is a critical analysis of the American economic system and its impact on the lives of ordinary citizens. Howe argues that the high cost of living is a result of the concentration of wealth in the hands of a few industrialists and financiers. He traces the history of the American economy from its founding and shows how the system has evolved to favor the interests of the wealthy over those of the working class.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the rise of monopolies, the role of government in regulating the economy, and the impact of industrialization on workers. Howe argues that the American economic system is fundamentally flawed and that it needs to be reformed in order to ensure greater equality and social justice.The High Cost of Living was written during a period of great social and economic upheaval in America. The country was in the midst of World War I, and there was widespread discontent among workers who felt that they were not receiving a fair share of the country's wealth. Howe's book spoke directly to these concerns, and it became a bestseller upon its release.Today, The High Cost of Living is considered a classic of American economic literature. It is widely read by students of economics and history, as well as anyone interested in understanding the roots of America's economic system and the challenges that it continues to face.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.