Archive for Sylvester Petro
The Perversion of Pluralism
Professor Petro sees the “Great Debate” not so much in terms of individualism vs. collectivism as in terms of voluntary vs. compulsory associations.
1Jun1964 | Sylvester Petro | 1 comment | ContinuedUnion Power and Government Aid
Dr. Petro is Professor of Law at New York University School of Law. For an elaboration of his suggestions on putting the principles of freedom to work in labor relations, see The Labor Policy of the Free Society (New York: Ronald Press, 1957). Union power over the last sixty years has varied in accordance with [...]
1Jul1960 | Sylvester Petro | 0 comments | ContinuedPolitical Activity and Political Expenditures
A study of the consequences of trying to overcome the error of government intervention with further intervention
1Jan1960 | Sylvester Petro | 0 comments | ContinuedCompetition, Monopoly, and the Role of Government
Professor Petro of New York University School of Law reveals here some results of his special attention to labor and antitrust legislation and policy. The great monopoly problem mankind has to face today is not an outgrowth of the operation of the market economy. It is a product of purposive action on the part of [...]
1Dec1959 | Sylvester Petro | 1 comment | ContinuedA Free Society
The following exchange poses a question that is–and an answer that ought to be–of increasing concern to all who love life.
1Jul1959 | Lawrence Noonan | 0 comments | ContinuedThe Corruption of Union Leadership
Dr. Petro is Professor of Law at New York University School of Law. This article consists of excerpts from his new book, Power Unlimited: The Corruption of Union Leadership (New York: The Ronald Press Company, 1959. $5.00. 323 pp.). The book accurately summarizes the McClellan Committee hearings and carries recommendations for the elimination of the [...]
1May1959 | Sylvester Petro | 1 comment | ContinuedCan Labor Clean Its Own House?
Dr. Petro is Professor of Law at New York University School of Law and author of the book, The Labor Policy of the Free Society, (New York: Ronald Press, 1957). This article is from an address before the Congress of American Industry of the N.A.M. in New York, December 1957. The answer is that no [...]
1Feb1958 | Sylvester Petro | 0 comments | Continued-
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