Marginal Productivity Theory of Distribution - A Critical History

John Pullen presents a critical history of the concept of the Marginal Profit Theory of Distribution looking at the contributions of its proponents (eg Stigler) and its critics (eg Pareto) and stressing the continuity of the debate.

Sommario

1. Basic Concepts 2. Forerunners and Founders 3. Followers and Critics: 1900-1920: From Hobson to Adriance 4. Followers and Critics: 1920-1940: From Cassel to Fraser 5. Followers and Critics After 1940: From Kaldor to Blaug 6. Summary of Main Themes 7. Miscellaneous Considerations 8. The Normative Language of the Non-normative MPTD 9. General Conclusion: Neither Normative Nor Positive

Info autore

John Pullen was previously Associate Professor in the Department of Business, Economics and Public Policy at the University of New England, Australia, before being appointed as an Honorary Fellow in 2006.

Riassunto

John Pullen presents a critical history of the concept of the Marginal Profit Theory of Distribution looking at the contributions of its proponents (eg Stigler) and its critics (eg Pareto) and stressing the continuity of the debate.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: John Pullen, John (University of New England Pullen
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 23.06.2014
• EAN: 9781138804968
• ISBN: 978-1-138-80496-8
• Pagine: 224
• Serie: Routledge Advances in Heterodox Economics
• Categorie: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Economia > Tematiche generali, enciclopedie; History, Business & Economics / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economics / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economic History, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economics / Theory, Economic history, Economic theory & philosophy, Economic theory and philosophy