Publisher's Synopsis
Wage-Earners������� Budgets: A Study Of Standards And Cost Of Living In New York City is a book written by Louise Bolard More. The book is a comprehensive study of the living standards and cost of living of wage-earners in New York City. The author examines the economic conditions of the working class in the city and provides an in-depth analysis of their daily expenses, including food, housing, clothing, and other necessities. The book is based on a survey conducted by the author, where she collected data from over 500 families living in the city. The data was analyzed to determine the average income, expenditure, and savings of the wage-earners. The author also takes into account the social and cultural factors that influence the spending habits of the working class.The book highlights the challenges faced by the working class in meeting their basic needs and maintaining a decent standard of living. The author argues that the cost of living in the city is high, and the wages earned by the working class are insufficient to cover their expenses. The book also discusses the impact of inflation on the cost of living and the purchasing power of the working class.Overall, Wage-Earners������� Budgets is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the economic conditions of the working class in New York City. The book provides a detailed analysis of the living standards and cost of living of the wage-earners, and sheds light on the challenges faced by this segment of society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.