Jean Vercherand is an economist, historian, and researcher at the French National Agronomic Research Institute. He holds a degree in Agricultural Engineering, a PhD in Contemporary History and an MSc degree in Economic Analysis. His research interests lie in two disciplines: history and economics.

• General Introduction 1. The "Social Question" since the 19th Century 2. The Neoclassical Model of the Labour Market 3. The Asymmetry of Bargaining Power 4. The Dual Impact of Technical Progress 5. The Normative Implications for Labour 6. Is a Synthesis of Economic Theories Possible? General Conclusion

Jean Vercherand is an economist, historian, and researcher at the French National Agronomic Research Institute. He holds a degree in Agricultural Engineering, a PhD in Contemporary History and an MSc degree in Economic Analysis. His research interests lie in two disciplines: history and economics.

• General Introduction 1. The "Social Question" since the 19th Century 2. The Neoclassical Model of the Labour Market 3. The Asymmetry of Bargaining Power 4. The Dual Impact of Technical Progress 5. The Normative Implications for Labour 6. Is a Synthesis of Economic Theories Possible? General Conclusion

Jean Vercherand is an economist, historian, and researcher at the French National Agronomic Research Institute. He holds a degree in Agricultural Engineering, a PhD in Contemporary History and an MSc degree in Economic Analysis. His research interests lie in two disciplines: history and economics.

• General Introduction 1. The "Social Question" since the 19th Century 2. The Neoclassical Model of the Labour Market 3. The Asymmetry of Bargaining Power 4. The Dual Impact of Technical Progress 5. The Normative Implications for Labour 6. Is a Synthesis of Economic Theories Possible? General Conclusion