Pioneers of Modern Economics in Britain : Volume 2

This volume contains a series of biographical essays on seven of the most influential economists in Britain since World War II. Each essay gives background details and a critical assessment of the economist's work, examining his or her impact on the development of modern economics. W.s. Jevons, 1835-82 / R.d. Collison Black -- A. Marshall, 1842-1924 / D.p. O'brien -- F.y. Edgeworth, 1845-1926 / John Creedy -- A.c. Pigou, 1877-1959 / David Collard -- A.l. Bowley, 1869-1957 / Adrian Parnell -- D.h. Robertson, 1890-1963 / John R. Presley -- R.g. Hawtrey, 1879-1975 / E.g. Davis -- F.a. Hayek, 1899- / G.l.s. Shackle. Edited By D.p. O'brien And John R. Presley. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Front Matter....Pages i-xvi Introduction....Pages 1-10 Lionel Robbins, 1898–1984....Pages 11-23 G. L. S. Shackle, 1903–....Pages 24-67 Nicholas Kaldor, 1908–86....Pages 68-95 Sir John R. Hicks, 1904–....Pages 96-119 James Meade, 1907–....Pages 120-143 Joan Robinson 1903–83....Pages 144-169 Harry G. Johnson, 1923–77....Pages 170-210 Back Matter....Pages 211-215 '... highly recommended ...' Economica '... most interesting and informative ... succeeds admirably in bringing out their essential characteristics' Economic Journal