3. Obviate the tremendous social waste of making no use of the workpower of millions of men and women (who are compelled to stay idle). In this connection, it is significant to note that “the cost of the present depression will very probably exceed 50 billions of dollars” (a staggering amount), according to Malcolm C. Rorty, business executive and statistician, writing in a recent issue of the _Harvard Business Review_. 4. My plan would take Government finances out of their present speculative status and would put Government income on a more stable basis, by receiving annually at least between 25 and 50 per cent of the net income of all the buildings, machinery and other commodities which have been declared obsolete after their allotted time, and nevertheless allowed to function longer in the event there is ample employment. Transcriber’s Notes pg 11 Changed: their alloted time has expired to: their allotted time has expired pg 19 Changed: for the wellbeing of all to: for the well-being of all