First published in 1923, this book offers a thoughtful analysis of the economic and social factors that affect industrial production and growth. Robertson argues that wise government intervention is necessary to ensure that industry serves the greater good, and he provides a range of examples to support his case. This book is a classic of economic theory and an important contribution to the ongoing debate about the role of government in the economy.This 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 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.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.