The Economics of Thomas Robert Malthus

Hollander investigates the relation of Malthusian economics to that of the other great classicists - particularly Smith, Ricardo, J.B. Say, and the French physiocrats. He redefines our common perception of Malthus's method and character.

About the author

SAMUEL HOLLANDER was appointed Professor in 1970 and University Professor in 1984 in the Department of Economics at the University of Toronto. Amother his other books are The Economics of John Stuart Mill(1985), The Economics of David Ricardo(1979), and The Economics of Adam Smith (1973), all published by University of Toronto Press. He is a Professor Emeritus at Ben-Gurion University.

Summary

Hollander investigates the relation of Malthusian economics to that of the other great classicists - particularly Smith, Ricardo, J.B. Say, and the French physiocrats. He redefines our common perception of Malthus's method and character.

Product details

• Authors: Samuel Hollander
• Publisher: University of Toronto Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.05.1997
• EAN: 9780802007902
• ISBN: 978-0-8020-0790-2
• No. of pages: 1280
• Dimensions: 163 mm x 254 mm x 59 mm
• Weight: 1674 g
• Series: Studies in Comparative Political Economy and Public Policy; Studies in Classical Political; Studies in Comparative Political Economy and Public Policy; Studies in Comparative Politic
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Economics