ABSTRACT

The texts in this collection of 10 volumes demonstrate both the diversity and continuity in British theories of democratic socialism. The selection encompasses the Ricardian socialists, the Christian socialists, and the Fabian socialists. Volume 7 includes ‘Principles of Economic Planning’ by G.D.H.Cole.

chapter Chapter I|16 pages

Why Do We Need a Plan?

chapter Chapter II|16 pages

The Resources of Production

chapter Chapter III|36 pages

Production and Distribution in a “Free Market”

chapter Chapter IV|26 pages

Critique of a Planless Economy

chapter Chapter V|23 pages

Planned Capitalism

chapter Chapter VI|44 pages

The Planning of Capitalist Industry and Agriculture

chapter Chapter VII|34 pages

Principles of Planning-Home Production and Foreign Trade

chapter Chapter IX|46 pages

Planned Distribution of Incomes and Production

chapter Chapter X|27 pages

The Machinery of International Trade

chapter Chapter XI|32 pages

The Machinery of National Planning

chapter Chapter XII|16 pages

Planned Economy and Workers’ Control

chapter Chapter XIII|19 pages

Great Britain’s International Position

chapter Chapter XIV|38 pages

A Forecast of Planned Industry

chapter Chapter XV|11 pages

Conclusion