Jean-Baptiste Say and the Classical Canon in Economics

<p>This book explores the perceived paradigmatic conflict within British classical economics between the so called 'Ricardo School' and the contemporary French Economics of Jean-Baptiste Say. Samuel Hollander provides the reader with extensive evidence, utilizing all editions of Say's main texts and his lesser-known writings in order to demonstrate his adherence to much of Ricardian theory. </p><p>This intriguing book focuses on selected doctorinal issues and surrounding debates, and will interest all serious historians of economic thought, finding a place on the bookshelves of many economists across the world.</p> 1 Introduction 1 The classical canon 2 Value, distribution and growth before 1823 3 Value, distribution and growth after 1823 4 On ‘riches’: real income and its measurement 5 The Law of Markets 6 Say and the classical canon: an overview 7 Conclusion