Economics Collection

The London School of Economics (and Political Science) (the LSE ) - east frontage of the main buildings

London School of Economics, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Burning the candle at both ends C014 / 1258
Burning the candle at both ends. Conceptual image of a candle that is lit at both ends, representing overwork and exhaustion

Light-Houses, Fastnet Rock
Fine Art Storehouse Design Pics Gallery

Economics a la Heath Robinson
Do not scrap your disused lighting, heating, or cooking apparatus; they can be easily adapted to other requirements. Please note

French poster, The Future Lies in Socialism
A French poster which declares that The Future Lies in Socialism, showing men who have fought in the First World War facing up to the octopus monster of commercialism, foreign gold

Wine, growing countries (colour litho)
3648621 Wine, growing countries (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wine, growing countries)

Euro bank notes. Three fifty Euro bills. The Euro is the common currency for twelve member states of the European Union including Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy

French poster for the Socialist Party (SFIO)
A French poster for the Socialist Party SFIO (French Section of the Workers International), showing men who have fought in the First World War facing up to a degenerate capitalist kneeling down to

Acquistate Prodotti Italiani, Fascist propaganda poster during autarky
Italy, 20th century. Acquistate Prodotti Italiani. Fascist propaganda poster during autarky

New York Stock Exchange trading, 1980s C016 / 2381
New York Stock Exchange trading. Banners and computer workstations on the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)

Das Kapital, also called Capital (1867)
Karl Marx (1818-1883). German philosopher, political theorist, and socialist revolutionary. Das Kapital, also called Capital (1867). A Critique of Political Economy (1867)

Mrs. Cleaver is raising five sons on new farm, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Mrs. Cleaver is raising five sons on new farm. Malheur County, Oregon

George Cleaver who is trying to develop 177 acres of raw land, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
George Cleaver who is trying to develop 177 acres of raw land. He has five sons. Malheur County, Oregon

"Pit and tools for rent--work on your own", U. S. 99, Fresno County, California, 1939
U.S. 99. Fresno County. " Pit and tools for rent--work on your own." California. [ Garage; Electric Welding ]

Grain elevator along railroad yard, North Platte, Nebraska, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Grain elevator along railroad yard. North Platte, Nebraska. [Sign: T.B. Hord Grain Co. Coal Hay and Feed. Union Pacific steam locomotive]

Map showing the principal world trade shipping routes, 1912 (colour litho)
CHT277054 Map showing the principal world trade shipping routes, 1912 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sidney Webb, socialist, economist and reformer
Sidney James Webb, 1st Baron Passfield (1859-1947), British socialist, economist, reformer and co-founder of the London School of Economics. 1920

Agricultural and manufacturing output and wealth and debts of the United States (coloured engraving)
6014062 Agricultural and manufacturing output and wealth and debts of the United States (coloured engraving) by American School

Deficiency. - Surplus. 1836. Creator: John Doyle
Deficiency. - Surplus. 1836. Satirical caricature of British politicians Thomas Spring Rice, 1st Baron Monteagle of Brandon (1790-1866), Chancellor of the Exchequer, and James Pattison (1786-1849)

Federal Republic of Germany joining the International Monetary Fund (IMF), 1952. Dr Hans Riesser of the German Diplomatic Mission in the US signs the document making West Germany the 53rd member of

Ration Book for William Pearson, Chorleywood, Hertfordshire, 1919 (print)
XYC281181 Ration Book for William Pearson, Chorleywood, Hertfordshire, 1919 (print) by English School, (20th century); 10.4x12.3 cm; Yale Center for British Art

MOTHER GOOSE: KING. The king was in the parlor. Wood engraving from a late-19th century edition of Mother Gooses Melodies

Economy in buying meat (b/w photo)
8657619 Economy in buying meat (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Economy in buying meat)

Dedication to Wilhelm Wolff from 'Das Kapital. Kritik der politischen Oekonomie' (Book 1)
5668996 Dedication to Wilhelm Wolff from 'Das Kapital. Kritik der politischen Oekonomie' (Book 1) by Karl Marx published in 1867; (add.info)

Mineral Products, Copper, Zinc, Aluminium, Tin, Platinum and Antimony (colour litho)
8644999 Mineral Products, Copper, Zinc, Aluminium, Tin, Platinum and Antimony (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mineral Products, Copper, Zinc)

Vegetable Products, Timber, Dyeing and Tanning Materials (colour litho)
8644996 Vegetable Products, Timber, Dyeing and Tanning Materials (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vegetable Products, Timber)

Rubber, Gums, Resins and Ivory (colour litho)
8644992 Rubber, Gums, Resins and Ivory (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rubber, Gums, Resins and Ivory)

Textile Fibres, Cotton and Flax (colour litho)
8644991 Textile Fibres, Cotton and Flax (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Textile Fibres, Cotton and Flax)

Animal Products, Sheep, Wool and Hair (colour litho)
8644990 Animal Products, Sheep, Wool and Hair (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animal Products, Sheep, Wool and Hair)

Animal Food Products, etc, Cattle, Beef, Hides and Skins (colour litho)
8644988 Animal Food Products, etc, Cattle, Beef, Hides and Skins (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animal Food Products, etc, Cattle, Beef)

Mineral Products, Gold, Silver, Lead, Mercury, Diamonds and Other Precious Stones (colour litho)
8650829 Mineral Products, Gold, Silver, Lead, Mercury, Diamonds and Other Precious Stones (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mineral Products, Gold)

Advertisement for The Horseless Age, 1895 (b/w photo)
8661506 Advertisement for The Horseless Age, 1895 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement)

Socialism crushing business (colour litho)
8673234 Socialism crushing business (colour litho) by Austrian School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Socialism crushing business)

Hay box cooking to save fuel, World War I (b/w photo)
8626592 Hay box cooking to save fuel, World War I (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hay box cooking to save fuel, World War I, 1914-1918)

Dole queue, 1923 (b/w photo)
8626471 Dole queue, 1923 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dole queue: unemployed men waiting outside an Employment Exchange to collect their)

The speculative bubble at the time of the Law system, 19th century (engraving)
ELD4920303 The speculative bubble at the time of the Law system, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Economic system: the speculative bubble at the time of the Law system)

First World War: France, Postcard showing a tankist next to his Renault tank, destined for national borrowing, 1918
LUX4735171 First World War: France, Postcard showing a tankist next to his Renault tank, destined for national borrowing, 1918; (add.info)

Iron: from the blacksmith to the steel industry, c.1900-1910 (chromo)
1790229 Iron: from the blacksmith to the steel industry, c.1900-1910 (chromo); (add.info.: the iron in France, from the blacksmith to the steel industry, early 20th century); Photo © CCI.

The wicker, c. 1900 (chromo)
1790198 The wicker, c. 1900 (chromo); (add.info.: the wicker in France, from the harvest to the baskets and toys, early 20th century); Photo © CCI.

The War Loan, 1870 (engraving)
1580785 The War Loan, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts the sale of coupons for the War Loan in front of the Hotel de Ville. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG.

What show have you got, little man? 1908 (print)
2599250 What show have you got, little man? 1908 (print); (add.info.: What show have you got, little man? by Udo Keppler, 1872-1956, artist. published 1908)

Walter Bagehot
3078391 Walter Bagehot; (add.info.: Portrait of Walter Bagehot (1826-1877) a British journalist, businessman, and essayist. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

shipbuilding, France, early 20th century (chromo)
1790147 shipbuilding, France, early 20th century (chromo); (add.info.: shipbuilding : inauguration of a submarine in a shipyard in France, early 20th century); Photo © CCI.

Paper: from the rag-and-bone collect to the press, c.1900-1910
1790237 Paper: from the rag-and-bone collect to the press, c.1900-1910; (add.info.: the paper in France, from the rag-and-bone collect to the press , early 20th century); Photo © CCI.

Sidney Webb, Baron Passfield (1859-1947)
863306 Sidney Webb, Baron Passfield (1859-1947); (add.info.: Sidney Webb, Baron Passfield (1859-1947) English political economist and social reformer

Animal Food Products, Pigs and Dairy Produce (colour litho)
8644993 Animal Food Products, Pigs and Dairy Produce (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animal Food Products, Pigs and Dairy Produce)

Vegetable Food Products, Maize and Rye (colour litho)
8644983 Vegetable Food Products, Maize and Rye (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vegetable Food Products, Maize and Rye)

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"Economics: Unraveling the Threads of Global Prosperity" The London School of Economics, nestled in the vibrant city of London, England, stands as a beacon for economic knowledge and innovation. With its rich history dating back to 1895, this prestigious institution has been at the forefront of shaping economic theories that have shaped nations and transformed societies. Burning the candle at both ends C014 / 1258 - an apt metaphor for economists tirelessly dissecting complex financial systems to uncover hidden patterns and trends. Like Heath Robinson's intricate contraptions they can seem convoluted at times; yet it is through this labyrinthine web that we gain insights into how economies function. Just as light-houses guide ships through treacherous waters, economics illuminates our path towards prosperity. The Fastnet Rock serves as a symbol of resilience amidst economic storms, reminding us that even in turbulent times, there is hope for stability and growth. A French poster boldly declares "The Future Lies in Socialism, " reflecting the ideological debates surrounding economic systems. From Euro banknotes to Das Kapital by Karl Marx himself – these tangible symbols remind us that economics transcends borders and influences every aspect of our lives. In Malheur County, Oregon during 1939's Great Depression era captured by Dorothea Lange's lens lies a tale of struggle against adversity. Mrs. Cleaver raising five sons on her new farm while George Cleaver endeavors to develop raw land epitomizes the indomitable spirit required to navigate economic challenges. As seen in a French poster advocating for the Socialist Party (SFIO), different perspectives shape economic ideologies. Yet amidst diverse opinions lie common goals – ensuring equitable distribution of resources and fostering societal progress. Economics unveils not only numbers but also narratives woven within them – stories like those depicted by Dorothea Lange capturing human experiences amid changing landscapes. It reminds us that behind every statistic lies a person, a family, and a community affected by economic forces.