Machinery and the Laborers

Abstract

Effect of new inventions upon laborer's income, 210–226.— a. Measured by an absolute standard, 210–211.— b. As compared with the income of the capitalist class, 211–226.—Effect on his person, 226–232.— a . Increasing demand for conformability, 226–228.— b . Reducing amount of routine mechanical work, 228–232.