Commons, John R. (John Rogers), 1862-1945

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Birth 1862-10-13
Death 1945-05-11
Americans,
English,

Biographical notes:

In academic circles, John R. Commons is most remembered for his histories of the labor movement and as founder of what is commonly called the "Wisconsin School" of labor history. As an economist and student of government he was responsible for the design of reforms during the Progressive era and after, which drastically changed the role of government and paved the way for the New Deal.

From the description of John Rogers Commons papers, 1859-1967, bulk 1887-1945. [microform]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122515738

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Subjects:

  • Banks and banking
  • Clothing trade
  • Economics
  • Unemployment insurance
  • Interstate commerce
  • Labor economics
  • Labor movement
  • Merchant mariners
  • Monetary policy
  • Progressivism (United States politics)
  • Stevedores

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  • Great Lakes Region (North America) (as recorded)
  • Illinois--Chicago (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)

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