Progressive Social Theory and Government Growth: The Labor Theories of Value and Property

• Published in: Global virtue ethics review Vol. 7; no. 1; p. 122
• Main Authors: Martin, Edward J, Martin, Ariana C
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Harrisburg Southern Public Administration Education Foundation 01.04.2014
• Subjects: Capitalism; Labor theory of value; Political economy; Property rights; Social change; Society; Studies; Working class

This article points out the underlying value of progressive economic thought is not the individual but rather all the people in the society and the need to have an active government intervention to bring about social change that benefits the whole of society rather than just the wealthy. This value...