The Economics Of The Wartime Shortage: A History Of British Food Supplies In The Napoleonic War And In World Wars I And II (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258402754)

The Economics Of The Wartime Shortage: A History Of British Food Supplies In The Napoleonic War And In World Wars I And II is a book written by Mancur Olson Jr. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the economic factors that influenced the British food supply during the Napoleonic War and both World War I and II. The author examines the impact of war on the food market, including the effects of price controls, rationing, and government intervention. The book also explores the role of technology and innovation in increasing food production and overcoming shortages. The author draws on a wide range of primary sources, including government records, newspapers, and personal accounts, to provide a detailed and nuanced understanding of the economic challenges faced by the British during wartime. The Economics Of The Wartime Shortage is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of food supply, economic history, and the impact of war on society.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.

Author: Mancur Jr. Olson
ISBN-10: 1258402750
ISBN-13: 9781258402754
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 06/23/2012
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d