← Books IWP Books edition The Relation of the State to Industrial Action Henry C. Adams (1851–1921) Originally published 1887 This IWP Books edition is freely available to read online. Read the book ↗ Browse all books → About the author Henry Carter Adams was an American economist and academic who taught for many years at the University of Michigan. His work addressed public finance, industrial regulation, and the relationship between government and the emerging corporate economy.