On the Origins of Classical Economics: Distribution and Value from William Petty to Adam Smith (Routledge Studies in the History of Economics, 4)

Examines the origin and early development of the classical theory of distribution up to 1767, stressing the concept of economic "surplus" as a key determinant of economic phenomena. The study considers the work of Sir William Petty, and the transmission of ideas from Petty to the classical school. 1. Introduction -- 2. The Life Of Petty In Relation To His Economics -- 3. Economic Surplus And The Social Division Of Labour : The Economics Of Petty -- 4. Methodological And Political Bases Of Petty's Economics -- 5. The Theory Of Production And Distribution In Cantillon's Essai -- 6. The Significance Of Value Parity In Petty And Cantillon -- 7. Petty-cantillon-quesnay : The Formation Of The Surplus Approach -- 8. Wages, Prices And Economic Surplus In Steuart's Principles -- 9. Developments In The Theory Of Distribution And Value, 1662-1767 -- 10. Adam Smith And After. Tony Aspromourgos. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 210-218) And Index. BOOK COVER......Page 1 TITLE......Page 4 COPYRIGHT......Page 5 CONTENTS......Page 8