Routledge Planning and the Price Mechanism - James Meade Book

Explore a foundational economic text with Planning and the Price Mechanism (Routledge Revivals). This volume from the Collected Works of James Meade offers a deep look into the Liberal-Socialist solution designed for post-war economic challenges. Originally published in 1948, the book examines how to balance the price mechanism and free competition with necessary state involvement. Meade presents a middle way to address complex fiscal issues. The text discusses the socialization of monopolistic concerns and how state control of the price mechanism can help maintain full employment. It provides a framework for achieving an equitable distribution of income and property while working to restore equilibrium to the balance of payments. This book is a significant resource for those studying business and economic history, offering insights into the theories that shaped modern economic thought.