The Scope And Method Of Political Economy

By John Neville Keynes

Book Overview

""The Scope and Method of Political Economy"" is a classic work by the renowned economist John Neville Keynes, father of the famous economist John Maynard Keynes. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the principles and methods of political economy, which is the study of how societies allocate resources and make decisions about production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. In this book, Keynes provides a detailed examination of the fundamental concepts and theories of political economy, including the role of markets, the determinants of economic growth, and the relationship between government policies and economic outcomes. He also explores the historical development of economic thought, from the classical economists like Adam Smith and David Ricardo to the modern theorists of his time. Keynes argues that political economy is a science that must be based on empirical evidence and rigorous analysis, rather than on ideology or dogma. He emphasizes the importance of using statistical methods to test economic hypotheses and to measure the impact of different policies on economic outcomes. Overall, ""The Scope and Method of Political Economy"" is a seminal work that has had a significant impact on the development of modern economics. It is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the principles and methods of political economy and the historical evolution of economic thought.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163110019
• ISBN13: 9781163110010
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"