Publisher's Synopsis
The Rise of the Marginal Utility School, 1870-1889 is a book written by Richard S. Howey that explores the development of the Marginal Utility School of economics during the late 19th century. The book focuses on the period between 1870 and 1889, which is considered to be a crucial time in the history of economic thought. During this time, economists such as William Stanley Jevons, Carl Menger, and Leon Walras developed the concept of marginal utility, which revolutionized the field of economics.The book provides a detailed account of the intellectual and social context in which the Marginal Utility School emerged. It explores the various economic theories that were prevalent at the time and how the Marginal Utility School challenged and ultimately replaced them. The book also examines the contributions of the leading figures of the Marginal Utility School, including Jevons, Menger, and Walras, and their impact on the development of economic thought.The Rise of the Marginal Utility School, 1870-1889 is an important contribution to the history of economic thought. It provides a comprehensive account of the emergence of the Marginal Utility School and its influence on modern economics. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both scholars and general readers interested in the history of economics.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.
