Originally published in 1927, this book provides an analysis 'of the economic position of the small cultivator, particularly in contrast with that of the wage-labourer' based on a survey of small-scale farming in the Carmarthenshire area. At the time of publication numerous works had been written on the economics of large and small holdings, but most of these texts were lacking in comprehensive data. The aim of this study was collect in one place extensive and reliable data on the lives of smallholders, thereby giving an insight into their true economic position. A bibliography is included and notes are incorporated throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in smallholdings, British agriculture and the history of economics.
By:
Edgar Thomas Imprint: Cambridge University Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 178mm,
Width: 127mm,
Spine: 10mm
Weight: 150g ISBN:9781107586727 ISBN 10: 1107586720 Pages: 146 Publication Date:19 November 2015 Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Preface C. S. Orwin; Part I. Introduction: 1. Preliminary statement; 2. Definition of unit; 3. Arguments for small holdings; 4. Arguments against small holdings; 5. Tentative conclusions; 6. Outline of study; Part II. General and Historical Outline of the Area of the Study: 1. The county of Carmarthen; 2. General character of Carmarthenshire farming; 3. Population; 4. Historical sketch of small holdings in Carmarthenshire; 5. Present division of holdings; 6. Tenure of small holdings; 7. Geographical distribution of small holdings; 8. Employment census of the occupiers of small holdings; Part III. Economic Conditions of Carmarthenshire Smallholders; Section A. Method of Investigation; Section B. Analysis of a Survey of 262 Small Holdings: 1. Classification of holdings; 2. Crops; 3. Live stock; 4. Employment; 5. General equipment of holdings; Section C. Analysis of 93 Financial Accounts: 1. Classification; 2. Gross sales of money receipts; 3. Money expenses; 4. Balance of money receipts and money expenses; 5. The gross expenses; 6. The gross income; 7. Net returns per acre; 8. Net returns per holding; Section D. Summary; Appendix A. Bibliography; Appendix B. List of tables; Appendix C. Summaries of comparable studies abroad; Index.
