An Introduction to the Study of Political Economy (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Traces the ideas and debates that formed political economy, from mercantilism to modern thought, with clear context for today’s readers.

This edition surveys the history, key schools, and main figures that shaped political economy. It highlights how economic theory developed through shifts in thought about trade, production, and the role of the state, organizing a broad panorama of authors and influences for easy study.

• Learn how mercantilism evolved across periods and nations, including its arguments and critiques.


• See profiles of major thinkers from Adam Smith to Malthus and Bentham, and learn how their ideas connected with policy.


• Explore the rise of the physiocrats, German and French schools, and the shift toward utilitarian and historical approaches.


• Discover how concepts like value, production, and distribution were interpreted by different traditions and how they influenced reforms.

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