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The Economics of Thomas Robert Malthus (Studies in Comparative Political Economy and Public Policy)
Samuel Hollander
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Hardcover. Hollander investigates the relation of Malthusian economics to that of the other great classicists - particularly Smith, Ricardo, J.B. Say, and the French physiocrats. He redefines our common perception of Malthus's method and character. Series: Studies in Comparative Political Economy and Public Policy. Num Pages: 1280 pages, 5 illustrations. BIC Classification: KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 173 x 59. Weight in Grams: 1660.
Samuel Hollander provides the first in-depth study of Malthus's achievement as an economist. Malthus's message has been largely misrepresented by decades of careless and biased interpretation. In this volume, Samuel Hollander re-examines these interpretations and presents a full and coherent picture of Malthus's economics. He evaluates John Maynard Keynes's famous dichotomy between the Ricardian and Malthusian methods, proving that the two were far closer to each other than is generally supposed. The relation of Malthus's ideas to those of his predecessors is thoroughly examined, for example, his roots in the Wealth of Nations are demonstrated and the physiocratic and ... Read more
Samuel Hollander provides the first in-depth study of Malthus's achievement as an economist. Malthus's message has been largely misrepresented by decades of careless and biased interpretation. In this volume, Samuel Hollander re-examines these interpretations and presents a full and coherent picture of Malthus's economics. He evaluates John Maynard Keynes's famous dichotomy between the Ricardian and Malthusian methods, proving that the two were far closer to each other than is generally supposed. The relation of Malthus's ideas to those of his predecessors is thoroughly examined, for example, his roots in the Wealth of Nations are demonstrated and the physiocratic and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Series
Studies in Comparative Political Economy and Public Policy
Condition
New
Weight
1659g
Number of Pages
1280
Place of Publication
Toronto, Canada
ISBN
9780802007902
SKU
V9780802007902
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About Samuel Hollander
Samuel Hollander is University Professor in Economics, University of Toronto, and Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.
Reviews for The Economics of Thomas Robert Malthus (Studies in Comparative Political Economy and Public Policy)
'In addition to reading the original works, there is hardly a better route to a full and subtle understanding of Malthus than Hollander's exposition.'
William Petersin
Population and Development Review 'Formidable in its mastery of detail and always taking stock of Malthus' contribution, the book takes its place alongside Hollander's previous works as an indispensable source for understanding classical ... Read more
William Petersin
Population and Development Review 'Formidable in its mastery of detail and always taking stock of Malthus' contribution, the book takes its place alongside Hollander's previous works as an indispensable source for understanding classical ... Read more