John R. Commons Professions : Economist Born : October 13, 1862 Died : May 11, 1945 Browse All Authors Famous Quotes by John R. Commons This is the first great problem of modern democracy...how to get a fair living by reasonable hours of work leaving enough leisure for both childhood and manhood. John R. Commons childhood leaving work Similar Authors Bryan Caplan economist Burton Malkiel economist Bruno Frey economist Brian Wesbury economist Branko Milanovic economist Andrew Samwick economist All Authors