This study is an analysis of the causes of depression in a basic industry. The problems go deeper than poor management or exploitation. This volume examines the structure of the industry and shows why chronic depression will be practically inevitable in a large part of the industry until certain evils such as speculation are corrected.

Originally published in 1930.

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