Commission to Study Social Insurance and Unemployment

This volume contains the hearings before the House Committee on Labor regarding H.J. Res. 1591, a resolution to establish a commission to study social insurance and unemployment in the United States. The hearings took place on April 6 and 11, 1916, and include testimony and discussions related to the proposed legislation.

These primary source materials provide valuable insight into the early debates and considerations surrounding social welfare programs in the United States. Researchers and students of American history, labor economics, and social policy will find this a useful resource for understanding the historical context of social insurance and unemployment initiatives.

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