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Social Stratification, Endogenous Contradictions, and Institutional Change

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  • David Fairris

    (University of California, Riverside)

Abstract

This paper strengthens the analysis of "endogenous contradictions" found in social structures of accumulation (SSA) theory. It offers a precise definition of the term, spells out why it is that highly stratified societies are prone to contradictions of this sort, and discusses a mechanism by which contradictions lead to crises and, thereby, the need for institutional change. The theoretical framework is applied to the evolution of labor management relations in twentieth century U.S. manufacturing, where it yields new insights into a similar analysis in SSA theory.

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  • David Fairris, 1998. "Social Stratification, Endogenous Contradictions, and Institutional Change," Eastern Economic Journal, Eastern Economic Association, vol. 24(3), pages 311-324, Summer.
    • Handle: RePEc:eej:eeconj:v:24:y:1998:i:3:p:311-324
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    1. Constanţa POPESCU, & Elena Diana ŞERB, & Andreiana CARMEN, 2016. "Study On The Repercussions Of Conflict Situations On Employment," EcoForum, "Stefan cel Mare" University of Suceava, Romania, Faculty of Economics and Public Administration - Economy, Business Administration and Tourism Department., vol. 5(1), pages 1-38, January.

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    Keywords

    Labor Management Relations; Labor Management; Manufacturing;
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    JEL classification:

    • P16 - Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems - - Capitalist Economies - - - Capitalist Institutions; Welfare State
    • J53 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Labor-Management Relations, Trade Unions, and Collective Bargaining - - - Labor-Management Relations; Industrial Jurisprudence
    • D72 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Political Processes: Rent-seeking, Lobbying, Elections, Legislatures, and Voting Behavior
    • L60 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Manufacturing - - - General

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