Escape from the Market

Discover the thought-provoking insights of Escape from the Market by Michael Huberman, published by Cambridge University Press in 2010. This compelling paperback, spanning 244 pages, challenges the conventional belief that wages were solely determined by competition during the peak of laissez-faire capitalism. Huberman draws on the experiences of workers throughout the industrialization era, revealing that both employees and employers have valid reasons to establish wages independently of market dynamics. This book is essential for anyone interested in labor economics, wage theory, and the historical context of worker rights. Dive into this enlightening read and rethink the complexities of wage-setting in a capitalist society.