An introduction to the study of political economy

By Luigi Cossa and Louis Dyer

Book Overview

Politics is never far from prices. Ideas move nations and markets. Luigi Cossa, a leading voice in italian political economy, offers a clear political economy textbook that maps the field before it splinters into modern specialisms. Part classical economics primer, part introductory economics treatise, it explains what economists study, how they reason, and why method matters. Cossa guides you through the principles of political economy with an even-handed eye: definitions, scope, evidence, and the competing aims of wealth, welfare, and the state. Along the way, he situates big arguments in the history of economic thought, comparing economic schools and methods and showing how theory grew from practical disputes. First published in the age of 19th century economics, this book captures a moment when Adam Smith economics and John Stuart Mill economics still framed debate, yet new historical and socialist currents pressed for attention. Cossa's gift is synthesis: a disciplined survey that remains an economics students reference, and a surprisingly readable guide for anyone curious about how economic ideas became public policy. For a university economics course, it offers a starting point; for readers, it gives language to talk about markets, labour, and government without jargon. It also belongs on the shelf of classic literature collectors who value foundational texts that shaped university teaching and international discussion. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9353609771
• ISBN13: 9789353609771
• Release Date: April 2019
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 598 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"