{"product_id":"legal-foundations-of-capitalism-john-rogers-commons-9781025751801","title":"Legal Foundations of Capitalism","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Legal Foundations of Capitalism\" is a foundational work by John Rogers Commons that explores the intricate and essential relationship between law and economic life. As a cornerstone of institutional economics, this book delves into the legal principles that underpin the modern capitalist system, examining how legal decisions and social norms shape economic value and market transactions. Commons provides an exhaustive analysis of the evolution of property rights, the concept of \"going concerns,\" and the shifting legal definitions of labor and capital.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe work is renowned for its investigation into the \"legal-economic\" nexus, arguing that the market is not a self-regulating entity but is instead constructed through collective action and judicial interpretation. By tracing the historical development of legal doctrines, Commons illustrates how the law facilitated the transition from feudalism to industrial capitalism. He emphasizes the role of the state and the judiciary in defining the boundaries of liberty and property, making this text essential for understanding the foundations of economic power and the distribution of wealth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its profound insights into jurisprudence and economic theory, \"Legal Foundations of Capitalism\" remains a vital resource for scholars of economics, law, and sociology. It offers a rigorous framework for evaluating how institutional structures and legal frameworks govern the dynamics of the modern marketplace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Rogers Commons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1025751809\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781025751801\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 408\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.84d","brand":"John Rogers Commons","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48520589377791,"sku":"9781025751801","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_eecd8d6b-0905-4af8-b2e1-ed176aa74438.jpg?v=1778742375","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/legal-foundations-of-capitalism-john-rogers-commons-9781025751801","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}