Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Preface vii
3. Contents ix
4. 1. The Life and Times of J.A. Hobson 1
5. 2. Economics and Ethics: A Human Valuation 47
6. 3. Society as a Maker of Values 70
7. 4. The Theory of Underconsumption 96
8. 5. Hobson’s Theory of Imperialism 131
9. 6. The Foundations of a Welfare State 178
10. 7. Democracy and the General Will 208
11. 8. Conclusion: Hobson’s Place in the Liberal Tradition 255
12. Bibliography of Hobson’s Writings 263
13. Index 271