Ten Great Economists
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Author Description
Originally published in 1952, this seminal work is reproduced here with a new introduction by Professor Mark Perlman, a well-known Schumpeterian scholar. Largely unavailable elsewhere, the essays, written between 1910 and 1950, were primarily commemorative pieces marking the achievement of a celebrated economist. Those covered include: * Marx * Walras * Menger * Marshall * Pareto * Bohm-Bawerk * Taussig * Fisher * Mitchell * Keynes The appendix includes articles on lesser-known economists Knapp, Von Wieser and Von Bortkiewicz. The new introduction places this work in its contemporary context and highlights its importance for students unfamiliar with the original.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This collection investigates the intellectual contributions and historical significance of ten foundational figures in economic theory. Joseph A. Schumpeter, a prominent economist of the twentieth century, utilizes these essays to analyze the evolution of economic thought through the lives and works of his predecessors and contemporaries. By examining the specific methodologies and theoretical frameworks of these thinkers, Schumpeter provides a critical evaluation of the development of modern economic science.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Biographical and theoretical profiles of Marx, Walras, Menger, Marshall, Pareto, Bohm-Bawerk, Taussig, Fisher, Mitchell, and Keynes.
- Analysis of the historical context surrounding the development of major economic schools of thought.
- Supplementary articles covering the contributions of Knapp, Von Wieser, and Von Bortkiewicz.
- Scholarly commentary provided by Professor Mark Perlman regarding the enduring relevance of Schumpeter's assessments.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this work as a foundational text for understanding the history of economic thought through the lens of one of the field's most influential figures. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose and the specialized knowledge required to fully appreciate Schumpeter's nuanced critiques.
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Publication Date:
2004-01-01
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Inc
ISBN-10:
020326617X
ISBN-13:
9780203266175
Biography
History
Economics
Non-Fiction
Nonfiction
Economists
Economics history
