Corporation Profits: A Study of Their Size, Variation, Use and Distribution in a Period of Prosperity (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781025579399)

"Corporation Profits" offers an in-depth empirical investigation into the financial performance of American corporations during a defining era of industrial growth. Written by Laurence H. Sloan, this study meticulously examines the size, variation, and distribution of corporate earnings during the period of prosperity leading up to 1929. By analyzing a vast array of statistical data, Sloan provides a comprehensive look at how profits were utilized by major firms, the factors influencing their fluctuation, and the broader implications for the national economy.

The work serves as a vital historical record, capturing the economic logic and fiscal optimism of the late 1920s. It addresses critical questions regarding dividend policies, surplus management, and the concentration of industrial wealth. For historians, economists, and financial analysts, "Corporation Profits" remains a significant resource for understanding the structural dynamics of American business during a period of unprecedented expansion. Sloan's rigorous approach to corporate reporting and financial transparency offers timeless insights into the mechanics of capital and the complexities of market performance.

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