American Capitalism : An Application of the Concept of Countervailing Power

Author

Michael C. Cavell, Fort Hays Kansas State College

Department

Economics, Finance, & Accounting

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Abstract

John Kenneth Galbraith introduced this concept of countervailing power in the book “American Capitalism”. Since then it has rapidly become accepted as a new theory which equalizes the distributional shares in the market process. This thesis is devoted to developing the meaning of the concept and applying the theoretical operation of the concept to three areas of actual labor-management disputes. After concluding this application, the author has reached the conclusion that the theory in itself can only accomplish its proposed results under specific economic conditions.

Keywords

John Kenneth Galbraith (1908-2006), Authors, Wages, Countervailing power, Economic & social conditions, Law & legal affairs

Advisor

Dr. Archie C. Thomas

Date of Award

Spring 1971

Document Type

Thesis - campus only access

DOI

10.58809/EGHK7390

Recommended Citation

Cavell, Michael C., "American Capitalism : An Application of the Concept of Countervailing Power" (1971). Master's Theses. 1409.
DOI: 10.58809/EGHK7390
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/1409

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