At the Origins of Mathematical Economics

The Economics of A.N. Isnard (1748-1803)

Richard Van Den Berg - Collection Routledge Studies in the History of Economics

462 pages, parution le 12/01/2006

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Achille Nicolas Isnard (1749-1803) an engineer with a keen interest in political economy, is best known for demonstrating the concept of market equilibrium using a system of simultaneous equations. The breadth and depth of his work undoubtedly established him as one of the forerunners of modern mathematical economics, yet his seminal contributions to the study of economics remained largely unrecognized until the latter half of the twentieth century.

This pioneering new book, the first in English, examines Isnard¿s life and illuminates his major contributions to political economy. It contains substantial extracts from a number of his publications presented both in English translation and in the original French so Isnard can now finally achieve his place at the heart of discussion on the origins of mathematical economics.

The diverse issues covered here will ensure that this book appeals not only to economists with an interest in the history of mathematical economics, but to anyone interested in the emergence of political economy and in wider social thought during the Enlightenment.

L'auteur - Richard Van Den Berg

Richard van den Berg is Senior Lecturere at Kingston University

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Foreword
Acknowledgments
Introduction
The Economics of A.N. Isnard
Text and Translation
Appendix: A Bibliography of Isnard's Writings
Notes
References
Index

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Routledge
Auteur(s)	Richard Van Den Berg
Collection	Routledge Studies in the History of Economics
Parution	12/01/2006
Nb. de pages	462
Format	16 x 24
Couverture	Relié
Poids	841g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780415306492
ISBN13	978-0-415-30649-2