The Chain Store Problem

In 'The Chain Store Problem', Theodore N. Beckman and Herman C. Nolen offer a detailed study of the impact of chain stores on American retail and society. Drawing on a wide range of data and research, Beckman and Nolen provide a lucid and engaging analysis of the economic, social, and political implications of this powerful and controversial business model.

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