Let me suggest a different context. During the mercantilist period -- yes, during capitalism -- the majority of the economists were very concerned about putting everybody to work; that is, eliminating unemployment. The reason was the people had alternatives to wage labor. Once those alternatives disappear, the threat of unemployment rather than direct coercion become central to disciplining labor. -- Michael Perelman Economics Department California State University Chico, CA 95929
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