Ferdinando Galiani - Economist, Diplomat and Philosopher in the Age of Enlightenment

This book provides unique insight into the intellectual life and economic ideas of Ferdinando Galiani. By placing his work within the development of economic science in the 18th century, it synthesises his ideas and places them within the history of economic thought. The key economic themes within Galiani s work, alongside his innovative methodology, are highlighted to show the originality of his work and the depth of his ideas. A particular focus is given to his work on monetary theory and his contribution to our understanding of the theory of value, the characteristics of monetary systems, the origin of money, and the nature of interest and exchange rates.
This book explores the influence of Ferdinando Galiani on both 18th century Europe and modern economics. It will be of relevant to students and researchers interested in monetary policy and the history of economic thought.

List of contents

1. Introduction.- 2. The intellectual education of the young Ferdinando Galiani.- 3. Della Moneta (1750-1753).- 4. Interlude (1754-1759).- 5. The Parisian decade and the Dialogues (1759 - 1769).- 6. The last years (1770-1787).

About the author

Rosario Patalano is Professor of History of Economic Thought at the University of Naples Federico II.

Product details

• Authors: Rosario Patalano
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 10.01.2026
• EAN: 9783032027924
• ISBN: 978-3-0-3202792-4
• No. of pages: 611
• Illustrations: IV, 611 p. 8 illus., 1 illus. in color.
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Economics; Wirtschaftspolitik, politische Ökonomie, Economic Policy, monetary policy, Theory of value, Ferdinando Galiani, History of Economic Thought and Methodology, Political Economy and Economic Systems, Exchange Rates, Monetary systems, Economic Thought, Neapolitan political economy, Augmentation maneuver, Creation of money, Monetary devaluation, Nature of money, Commodity use