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Among the first great causes of that industry and trading activity which is so characteristic of England, are, the extra ordinary facilities Which every part of it possesses for the interchange of produce and products: first by lines of road and internal navigation available for the purposes of inter change among the several counties; and secondly, by the connexion these navigations maintain between the interior and the-sea-ports those great vents for the produce of sur plus labour, and inlets for the return of consumable foreign articles and luxuries 5 'tis these which impart a value to its labour, its skill, industry and science; and which, in their turn, increase the value of the very capital which these incidents have themselves created. It is labour thus rendered available, and not the mere command of capital, Which has brought England to its present state. England itself had once no capital but its soil and its population. Available, marketable labour, created capital; while capital, in its turn, like the shower which returns to fructify the soil, increased the facilities of trading intercourse. Thus capital and labour reciprocally become cause and effect, and the progression becomes endless.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book, a detailed analysis of a 19th-century British Parliamentary report on Ireland, explores the economic, political, and social conditions that shaped Ireland's developmental challenges. The author examines how Ireland's lack of capital and underdeveloped infrastructure, particularly in terms of its inland waterways and public works, contributed to widespread poverty and unrest among the Irish population. The book delves into the historical context of Irish infrastructure, highlighting the neglect that left many regions disconnected and economically disadvantaged. It also explores the broader themes of the relationship between available capital, infrastructure development, and the well-being of a nation. The author's insights into the interconnectedness of infrastructure, economic growth, and social stability provide valuable lessons for policymakers and anyone interested in understanding the complex factors that influence a nation's progress. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780656675838_0
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