The Evolutionist Economics of Leon Walras

by Albert Jolink

Overview

This study offers a new perspective of Walras' pure, applied and social economics. Through archival research at the University of Lausanne, Jolink considers Walras' ideas on philosophy and philosophy of science based on a newly constructed taxonomy.
Walras' work is placed in a broader context by stressing the nineteenth century cultural and historical background in which he lived. This further gives an insight into the relationship between the romanticism of the early nineteenth century and logical positivism of the twentieth century.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415756303
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/15/2014
Series:	Routledge Studies in the History of Economics
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.45(d)

Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. Evolution and Progress 3. The World According to Walrus 4. Indications of Philosophy 5. Indications of History 6. Indications of Science 7. The Elements 8. The Applied 9. Economics of Transition 10. From Romanticism to Logical Positivism Notes. Bibliography.

Editorial Reviews

Examines the work of one of the 19th-century founders of modern economics from new perspectives. Considers the concept of evolution and progress in economic theory; the social and political influences on Walras; the impact on his work of philosophy, history, and science; his ideas about the elements of exchange and society and the application of free competition and taxation; and economic transition. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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