Nassau Senior and Classical Economics

By Marian Bowley

Book Overview

"one of the best contributions to the history of economic thought during recent years"P. M. Rosenstein-Rodan
Nassau Senior is one of the most significant economists in the classical tradition. This study is based both on his unpublished and published lectures and writings. Part 1 illustrates Senior's outstanding contribution in synthesizing the various developments of Adam Smith's theories that took place during the first part of the nineteenth century.
Part 2 examines Senior's opinions and influence on social and economic policy, in particular his connection with the passing of the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415607159
• ISBN13: 9780415607155
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 358 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"