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Lynden Livingston Macassey
1876–1963
A leading British industrial lawyer, he helped shape debates about labor relations in the early 20th century and wrote about economics, industry, and public policy from both legal and practical experience.
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Labour policy—false and true : A study in economic history and industrial economics
by Lynden Livingston Macassey
About the author
Born in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, on June 14, 1876, Lynden Livingston Macassey was educated at Bedford School and Trinity College Dublin before being called to the bar by the Middle Temple in 1899. Early in his career he also lectured in economics and law at the London School of Economics, combining legal training with a strong interest in industrial questions.
Macassey became especially known for his work as a barrister and labor lawyer. During and after the First World War he was involved in disputes affecting munitions workers and wider industrial relations, and he went on to serve in a number of public and commercial roles. He was knighted and is often remembered as an important figure in the development of industrial law in Britain.
He also wrote on labor policy, economics, and social questions, bringing a lawyer’s eye to the changing relationship between workers, employers, and the state. Macassey died on February 23, 1963.