Ricardian Economics: A Historical Study [Yale Studies in Economics, No. 8]

Blaug, Mark. Ricardian Economics: A Historical Study [Yale Studies in Economics, No. 8]. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1958. First edition. Quarto. X, 269, [3]pp. Original printed wrappers over cloth with gold lettering on spine. This book, the first to deal extensively with Ricardo’s school, examines the nature of its success and the interplay of historical and intellectual forces which finally broke its dominant hold on contemporary opinion. A thorough analysis of Ricardo’s model emphasizes its logical structure and empirical content. New light is thrown on classical controversies by the introduction of statistical data, drawn from Ricardian sources. Spine of wrappers age toned and slightly rubbed. Wraps in overall good, binding and interior in very good condition. vg. Softcover. (31029) $75