About this book
A vivid window into postwar urban life, The Cost of Living Among Wage-Earners Fall River, Massachusetts, October, 1919, Research Report Number 22, November, 1919 by the National Industrial Conference Board presents an empirical portrait of how working families met daily needs amid 1919’s economic upheaval. Classified under Science, this rigorous social‑economic study combines household budgets, price surveys, and on‑the‑ground observation to map wages, food, housing, clothing, and other essentials for Fall River’s wage‑earners.
The report situates its findings in the immediate aftermath of World War I, when inflation, industrial transition, and labor organizing reshaped living standards. Listeners will encounter methodical analysis of costs, practical descriptions of household economies, and contextual discussion of urban industrial life—especially relevant to textile towns like Fall River—without sacrificing clarity for technical detail. The tone is investigative and documentary, offering data-driven insight into the lived realities behind headlines.
Ideal for historians, economists, labor scholars, and anyone curious about early‑20th‑century social science, this audiobook delivers primary-source evidence and thoughtful interpretation. Listen to better understand how historical price movements, wages, and family budgets intersected to shape the everyday experience of American wage‑earners.
