Originally published in 1917, this work is a study of the relationship between economics and ethics. It argues that economics should be based on ethical principles, and that the pursuit of wealth should be balanced with a concern for the social good. It covers topics such as labor, capital, distribution, and consumption. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.