Description du livre
The Classic Collection of William Stanley Jevons brings together several of the most influential works by William Stanley Jevons, one of the pioneers of modern economic theory and scientific methodology. This illustrated edition includes important writings such as The Coal Question, The Principles of Science, The Theory of Political Economy, and Money and the Mechanism of Exchange, along with other notable essays and studies.
Jevons played a crucial role in shaping the development of modern economics, particularly through his work on marginal utility and economic value. In The Theory of Political Economy, he presents groundbreaking ideas that helped transform economics into a more analytical and mathematical discipline. In Money and the Mechanism of Exchange, he explains the nature and functions of money in a clear and accessible way, while The Coal Question examines the relationship between energy resources, industrial growth, and the long-term sustainability of economic development.
Beyond economics, Jevons also made significant contributions to logic and scientific reasoning, which are explored in The Principles of Science. Together, these works offer a fascinating insight into the intellectual legacy of a thinker whose ideas continue to influence economics, finance, and the philosophy of science.
Contents:
-The Coal Question
-The Principles of Science
-Political economy
-Money and the Mechanism of Exchange