This collection of essays considers the evolution of economic thought in France. The period covered is vast, extending from the 16th to the 20th century. The aim is to bring to the forefront those economists, themes and controversies which are important in the context of recent research, and about which new ideas can be developed. The contributors consider economists such as Galiani, Necker, Turgot, Say, Sismondi, Dupuit, Walras, and Bicquilley - a recently discovered, historically important economist. The themes explored include: Law's system; the application of mathematics and probability...
This collection of essays considers the evolution of economic thought in France. The period covered is vast, extending from the 16th to the 20th centu...
At the end of the 17th centrury a new theoretical approach in economics emerged through the writings of Pierre de Boisguilbert (1646-1714). Biosguilbert's work, a landmark in the establishment and development of liberal economics, not only develops the theoretical foundations of laissez-faire, it also constitutes a substantial analysis of the behaviour of economic agents in the generation of prosperity and depression. This is a full-length study of Boisguilbert's work. It contains an extended discussion of the context in which Boisguilbert worked, as well as a detailed analysis of his life...
At the end of the 17th centrury a new theoretical approach in economics emerged through the writings of Pierre de Boisguilbert (1646-1714). Biosguilbe...
This book is a coherent and unique collection of chapters exploring the reception and diffusion of David Ricardo's writings in different languages. The book highlights the similarities and differences between them. This book seeks to delineate the diffusion of Ricardo's theory in various parts of Europe and Japan. While there may have been case studies about the reception of Ricardo's thoughts for several countries, there has not yet been a systematic study of the diffusion process under consideration as a whole.
This book caters to all scholars dedicated to the history of...
This book is a coherent and unique collection of chapters exploring the reception and diffusion of David Ricardo's writings in different languages....
Many important economic and political debates today refer to the nature and the role of the State: should governments intervene in the economy and interfere with the operation of markets? In which occasions, and how? In order to better understand these questions and the controversies they have raised, this book re-considers the debates crucial for the issues at stake, the most important schools of thought, and the central concepts in an historical perspective. After a tribute to Sir Alan Peacock and the first publication of two hitherto unpublished papers written in the 1950s, the chapters...
Many important economic and political debates today refer to the nature and the role of the State: should governments intervene in the economy and ...
Studies in the History of French Political Economy considers the evolution of economic thought in France, from the sixteenth to the twentieth century. Gilbert Faccarello brings to the forefront those economists, themes and controversies which are important in the context of recent research, and about which new ideas can be developed.
Studies in the History of French Political Economy considers the evolution of economic thought in France, from the sixteenth to the twentieth century....
This is the first full-length study of Pierre de Boisguilbert's work to appear in English. It contains an extended discussion of the context in which he worked, as well as a detailed analysis of his life and work.
This is the first full-length study of Pierre de Boisguilbert's work to appear in English. It contains an extended discussion of the context in which ...
This book is a coherent and unique collection of chapters exploring the reception and diffusion of David Ricardo s writings in different languages. The book highlights the similarities and differences between them. This book seeks to delineate the diffusion of Ricardo's theory in various parts of Europe and Japan. While there may have been case studies about the reception of Ricardo s thoughts for several countries, there has not yet been a systematic study of the diffusion process under consideration as a whole.
This book caters to all scholars dedicated to the history of economic...
This book is a coherent and unique collection of chapters exploring the reception and diffusion of David Ricardo s writings in different languages....
