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Retrospectives: Eugenics and Economics in the Progressive Era

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Abstract

During the Progressive Era, eugenic approaches to social and economic reform were popular, respectable and widespread. This essay documents the influence of eugenic ideas upon American economic reform, especially in the areas of immigration and labor reform, and tries to illuminate something of its causes and consequences.

Citation

Leonard, Thomas, C. 2005. "Retrospectives: Eugenics and Economics in the Progressive Era." Journal of Economic Perspectives, 19 (4): 207-224. DOI: 10.1257/089533005775196642

JEL Classification

  • A11 Role of Economics; Role of Economists
  • A13 Relation of Economics to Social Values
  • B20 History of Economic Thought since 1925: General
  • J10 Demographic Economics: General
  • N32 Economic History: Labor and Consumers, Demography, Education, Health, Welfare, Income, Wealth, Religion, and Philanthropy: U.S.; Canada: 1913-
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