1st Edition
The Birth of Economics as a Social Science Sismondi’s Concept of Political Economy
By Francesca Dal Degan
Copyright 2019
174 Pages
by
Routledge
174 Pages
4 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
174 Pages
4 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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Although considered a classic thinker, Sismondi is seldom discussed, at least in English. In this context, this volume offers a key reference work on the intellectual and economic contribution of Sismondi to the economic, political, and social sciences. The book explores his works in order to rediscover the direction of a viable path to individual and public happiness. Through examining... Read more
Acknowledgments. Introduction. Part 1 Origins and Method. 1. A Biographical Note. 2. From "Concentric Circles" to Social Sciences. Part 2 Political Thought. 3. Coppet's "magic lantern". 4. "I am a Liberal or, rather, a Republican". 5. Reciprocal independence. Part 3 Economic Thought. 6. Early Writings. 7. The Economy of Leman District. 8. Contradictions of Economic Growth. 9. Inclusive Economics. 10. Say’s law or law of Demand at Work in Labor Market? Afterword. Appendix. Bibliography. Index
Biography
Francesca Dal Degan is a Researcher in the History of Economic Thought in the Department of Economics and Management at the University of Pisa, Italy.
