The theory of value and distribution in economics : discussions between Pierangelo Garegnani and Paul Samuelson / edited by Heinz D. Kurz.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Kurz, Heinz D.

Series:

Routledge studies in the history of economics ; 148.

Routledge studies in the history of economics ; 148

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Garegnani, Pierangelo.

Samuelson, Paul A. (Paul Anthony), 1915-2009.

Samuelson, Paul A.

Value.

Distribution (Economic theory).

Economics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (161 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This new volume explores two alternative economic theories - the classical theory and the marginalist or neoclassical theory- through a discussion between two eminent economists, Pierangelo Garegnani and Paul Samuelson.The key themes of the volume are the difference in approaches to the explanation of the distribution of income and relative prices, and therefore different approaches to all other economic problems, in particular capital accumulation and economic growth. The book discusses whether there is a 'classical' approach to the theory of value and distribution at the cor

Contents:

The Theory of Value and Distribution in Economics Discussions between Pierangelo Garegnani and Paul Samuelson; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; Notes on contributors; 1 Is there a 'classical' alternative to marginalist theory? Some introductory remarks; 2 Sraffa's hits and misses; 3 Professor Samuelson on Sraffa and the Classical economists; 4 Classical and Neoclassical harmonies and dissonances; 5 Samuelson's misses: a rejoinder; Subject index; Name index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

1-136-24480-8

1-283-58706-8

9786613899514

0-203-10348-3

1-136-24481-6

9780203103487

OCLC:

810082505