A Companion to the History of Economic Thought (Blackwell Companions to Contemporary Economics)

Assembling contributions from top thinkers in the field, this companion offers a comprehensive and sophisticated exploration of the history of economic thought. The volume has a threefold focus: the history of economic thought, the history of economics as a discipline, and the historiography of economic thought. Provides sophisticated introductions to a vast array of topics. Focuses on a unique range of topics, including the history of economic thought, the history of the discipline of economics, and the historiography of economic thought. List of Figures. List of Tables. List of Contributors. Preface. 1. Research Styles In The History Of Economic Thought: Jeff E. Biddle (Michigan State University). Group I: Historical Surveys:. 2. Ancient And Medieval Economics: Todd Lowry (Washington & Lee University). 3. Contributions Of Medieval Muslim Scholars To The History Of Economics And Their Impact: Refutation Of The Schumpetarian Gap: Hamid Hosseini (King's College). 4. Mercantilism: Lars Magnusson (Uppsala University). 5. Physiocracy And French Pre-Classical Political Economy: Philippe Steiner (University Paris-IX Dauphine). 6. Pre-Classical Economics In Britain: Anthony Brewer (University Of Bristol). 7. Adam Smith (1723-1790): Theories Of Political Economy: Andrew S. Skinner (University Of Glasgow). 8. Classical Economics: Denis O'Brien (University Of Durham). 9. Post-Ricardian British Economics, 1830-1870: Sandra Peart (Baldwin-Wallace College) And David Levy (George Mason University). 10. Karl Marx: His Work And The Major Changes In Its Interpretation: Geert Reuten (University Of Amsterdam). 11. The Surplus Interpretation Of The Classical Economists: Heinz Kurz (University Of Graz). 12. Non-Marxian Socialism: John King (La Trobe University). 13. Utopian Economics: Warren J. Samuels (Michigan State University). 14. Historical Schools Of Economics: German And English: Keith Tribe. 15. American Economics To 1900: William J. Barber (Wesleyan University). 16. English Marginalism: Jevons, Marshall And Pigou: Peter Groenewegen (University Of Sydney). 17. The Austrian Marginalists: Menger, Bohm-Bawerk, And Wieser: Steven Horwitz (St. Lawrence University). 18. Early General Equilibrium Economics: Walras, Pareto And Cassell: Donald A. Walker (Indiana University Of Pennsylvania). 19. The "First" Imperfect Competition Revolution: Christina Marcuzzo (Universitat Di Roma). 20. The Stabilization Of Price Theory, 1920-1955: Roger E. Backhouse (University Of Birmingham). 21. Interwar Monetary And Business Cycle Theory: Macroeconomics Before Keynes: Robert W. Dimand (Brock University). 22. Keynes And The Cambridge School: Geoff C. Harcourt (Jesus College) And Prue Kerr (Centro Di Richerche E Documentazione 'Piero Sraffa'). 23. American Institutional Economics In The Interwar Period: Malcolm Rutherford (University Of Virginia). 24. Postwar Neoclassical Microeconomics: S. Abu Turab Rizvi (University Of Vermont). 25. The Formalist Revolution In The 1950s: Mark Blaug (University Of Amsterdam). 26. A History Of Postwar Monetary And Macroeconomics: Kevin Hoover (University Of California, Davis). 27. The Economic Role Of Government In The History Of Economic Thought: Steven G. Medema (University Of Colorado, Denver). 28. Postwar Heterodox Economics. The Austrian School Of Economics: 1950-2000: Peter Boettke And Peter Leeson (George Mason University). Feminist: Janet Seiz (Grinnell College). Institutionalist: Geoff Hodgson (University Of Hertfordshire). Post Keynesian: Sheila Dow (University Of Stirling). Radical Political Economy: Bruce Pietrykowski (University Of Michigan). Group II: Historiography:. 29. Historiography: Matthias Klaes (Keele University). 30. The Sociology Of Economics And Scientific Knowledge, And The History Of Economic Thought: A. W. Coats (University Of Nottingham). 31. Exegesis, Hermeneutics And Interpretation: Ross Emmett (Augustana University College). 32. Textuality And The History Of Economics: Intention And Meaning: Vivienne Brown (The Open University). 33. Mathematical Modeling As An Exegetical Tool: Rational Reconstruction: A. M.C. Waterman (St. John's College). 34. Economic Methodology Since Kuhn: John B. Davis (Marquette University). 35. Biography And The History Of Economics: Don E. Moggridge (University Of Toronto). 36. Economics And Economists In The Economic Policy Process: Crauford D. Goodwin (Duke University). 37. The International Diffusion Of Economic Thought: Jose Luis Cardoso (Technical University Of Lisbon). 38. The History Of Ideas And Economics: Mark Perlman (University Of Pittsburgh). 39. Research In The History Of Economic Thought As A Vehicle For The Defense And Criticism Of Orthodox Economics: John Lodewijks (University Of New South Wales). Name Index. Subject Index. Research Styles In The History Of Economic Thought / Jeff E. Biddle -- Ancient And Medieval Economics / S. Todd Lowry -- Contributions Of Medieval Muslim Scholars To The History Of Economics And Their Impact : A Refutation Of The Schumpeterian Great Gap / Hamid S. Hosseini -- Mercantilism / Lars G. Magnusson -- Physiocracy And French Pre-classical Political Economy / Philippe Steiner -- Pre-classical Economics In Britain / Anthony Brewer -- Adam Smith (1723-1790) : Theories Of Political Economy / Andrew S. Skinner -- Classical Economics / Denis P. O'brien -- Post-ricardian British Economics, 1830-1870 / Sandra J. Peart, David M. Levy -- Karl Marx : His Work And The Major Changes In Its Interpretation / Geert Reuten -- The Surplus Interpretation Of The Classical Economists / Heinz D. Kurz -- Non-marxian Socialism / J.e. King -- Utopian Economics / Warren J. Samuels -- Historical Schools Of Economics : German And English / Keith Tribe --^ American Economics To 1900 / William J. Barber -- English Marginalism : Jevons, Marshall, And Pigou / Peter Groenewegen -- The Austrian Marginalists : Menger, Bohm-bawerk, And Wieser / Steven Horwitz -- Early General Equilibrium Economics : Walras, Pareto, And Cassel / Donald A. Walker -- The First Imperfect Competition Revolution / Maria Cristina Marcuzzo -- The Stabilization Of Price Theory, 1920-1955 / Roger E. Backhouse --interwar Monetary And Business Cycle Theory : Macroeconomics Before Keynes / Robert W. Dimand -- Keynes And The Cambridge School / G.c. Harcourt, Prue Kerr -- American Institutional Economics In The Interwar Period / Malcolm Rutherford -- Postwar Neoclassical Microeconomics / S. Abu Turab Rizvi -- The Formalist Revolution Of The 1950s / Mark Blaug -- A History Of Postwar Monetary Economics And Macroeconomics / Kevin D. Hoover -- The Economic Role Of Government In The History Of Economic Thought / Steven G. Medema --^ The Austrian School Of Economics : 1950-2000 / Peter J. Boettke, Peter T. Leeson -- Feminist Economics / Janet A. Seiz -- Institutional Economics / Geoffrey M. Hodgson -- Post Keynesian Economics / Sheila C. Dow -- Radical Political Economy / Bruce Pietrykowski -- Historiography / Matthias Klaes -- The Sociology Of Economics And Scientific Knowledge, And The History Of Economic Thought / A.w. Bob Coats -- Exegesis, Hermeneutics, And Interpretation / Ross B. Emmett -- Textuality And The History Of Economics : Intention And Meaning / Vivienne Brown -- Mathematical Modeling As An Exegetical Tool : Rational Reconstruction / A.m.c. Waterman -- Economic Methodology Since Kuhn / John B. Davis -- Biography And The History Of Economics / D.e. Moggridge -- Economics And Economists In The Policy Process / Craufurd D.w. Goodwin -- The International Diffusion Of Economic Thought / José Luís Cardoso -- The History Of Ideas And Economics / Mark Perlman --^ Research In The History Of Economic Thought As A Vehicle For The Defense And Criticism Of Orthodox Economics / John Lodewijks. Edited By Warren J. Samuels, Jeff E. Biddle, John B. Davis. Series Numbered Retrospectively. Includes Bibliographical References And Indexes.

assembling Contributions From Top Thinkers In The Field, This companion Offers A Comprehensive And Sophisticated Exploration Of The History Of Economic Thought. The Volume Has A Threefold Focus: The History Of Economic Thought, The History Of Economics As A Discipline, And The Historiography Of Economic Thought. The Essays In The First Part Focus On The History Of Economic Ideas, With Topics Ranging From Ancient, Medieval, And Islamic Thought, To Marxian, Utopian, And Postwar Thought. The Second Part Explores Important Historiographical Topics, Including The Sociology Of Economics, Methodology, Exegesis, And Textuality.

each Essay Serves As A Complex Introduction To The Chosen Topic, And Gathered Together They Provide An Extensive Synthesis Of The Field As A Whole. The Volume Is An Essential Resource For Anyone Researching Or Studying The History Of Economic Thought, And Will Also Serve As An Excellent Text For Courses In This Area.

Assembling contributions from top thinkers in the field, this Companion offers a comprehensive and sophisticated exploration of the history of economic thought. The volume has a threefold focus: the history of economic thought, the history of economics as a discipline, and the historiography of economic thought. The essays in the first part focus on the history of economic ideas, with topics ranging from ancient, medieval, and Islamic thought, to Marxian, Utopian, and postwar thought. The second part explores important historiographical topics, including the sociology of economics, methodology, exegesis, and textuality. Each essay serves as a complex introduction to the chosen topic, and gathered together they provide an extensive synthesis of the field as a whole. The volume is an essential resource for anyone researching or studying the history of economic thought, and will also serve as an excellent text for courses in this area.