On the Origins of Classical Economics: Distribution and Value from William Petty to Adam Smith (Routledge Studies in the History of Economics, 4) (Hardcover)

~ To Aspromourgos (Author)
Key Phrases: political anatomy, political arithmetick, necessary labour consumption, Adam Smith, Royal Society, Treatise of Taxes (more...)

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On the Origins of Classical Economics deals with the origin and early development of the classical theory of distribution up to 1767, stressing the concept of economic surplus as a key determinant of economic phenomena. It considers the work of Sir William Petty and shows the transmission of ideas from Petty to the Classical School through such writers as Cantillon, Quesnay and Steuart. The work is designed to meet the need for an understanding of central elements of the history of the classical tradition.

About the Author

Tony Aspromourgos is Senior Lecturer in Economics at the University of Sydney, Australia.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Routledge (December 22, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415128781
• ISBN-13: 978-0415128780
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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