A fascinating study of the relationship between work and wages, this book provides a deep dive into the economic landscape of England. Drawing on a variety of data sources, the authors explore the factors that influence wage rates, as well as the impact of technological change on the workforce. The book also includes detailed discussions of the role of trade unions and wage legislation. 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.