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The Theory of Political Economy
W. Jevons
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Description for The Theory of Political Economy
Paperback. William Stanley Jevons is regarded by many as bringing mathematical methods to the study of economics. The Theory of Political Economy brought together maths and the theory of utility, this contribution marked Jevons as a leading political economist of his time. Series: Palgrave Classics in Economics. Num Pages: 419 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCC; KCH; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 214 x 138 x 31. Weight in Grams: 528. Second edition to which Jevons added a substantial new 40 page preface. 315pp, with 39pp Macmillan book catalogue. In original brown pebbled cloth, titles to spine gilt and with a small label pasted by previous owners. Covers bumped and showing some shelfwear. Previous owner's stamp on title page. Light spotting, text not affected and is clear and crisp and remains a fine copy
William Stanley Jevons is regarded by many as bringing mathematical methods to the study of economics. The Theory of Political Economy brought together maths and the theory of utility, this contribution marked Jevons as a leading political economist of his time.
William Stanley Jevons is regarded by many as bringing mathematical methods to the study of economics. The Theory of Political Economy brought together maths and the theory of utility, this contribution marked Jevons as a leading political economist of his time.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
416
Condition
Used, Very Good
Series
Palgrave Classics in Economics
1st Edition
Yes
Number of Pages
339
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781137374141
SKU
KSG0026398
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99-1
About W. Jevons
William Stanley Jevons (1835 –1882) is known by many as the founder of the mathematical method revolution in economics. Originally educated in the natural sciences Jevons turned his attention to the moral sciences during his stay in Australia in the 1850s. In 1866 he was elected Professor of Logic and Mental and Moral Philosophy and Cobden Professor of Political Economy ... Read more
Reviews for The Theory of Political Economy
"Jevons's The Theory of Political Economy marks the watershed between classical and neoclassical economics. Jevons provided lengthy arguments for the mathematization of economic theory as well as for the priority of the utility theory of value in place of the labour theory of value that had been central to economics since John Locke. This book will enlighten any reader wishing ... Read more