Theory of Production: A Long-Period Analysis - Brossura

Kurz/Salvadori

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0521588677 ISBN 13: 9780521588676

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2008

Riassunto

This compelling book contains a comprehensive analytical treatment of the theory of production in a long-period framework. Although the authors take a 'Classical' approach to their subject, the scope of investigation and methods employed should interest all economic theorists. Professors Kurz and Salvadori explore economic systems that are characterised by a particular kind of primary input in the production process, such as different kinds of labour and natural resources. These systems and the corresponding prices can be understood to reflect characteristic features of a capitalist market economy in an ideal way: they express the pure logic of the relationship between value and distribution in an economic system. Specific chapters deal with prices and income distribution, economic growth, joint production, fixed capital, scarce natural resources (both renewable and exhaustible), and heterogeneous labour. The historical origins of the concepts used are also discussed in considerable detail.

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'The Theory of Production is a tour de force that provides a needed authoritative survey of modern competitive theory on technology and prices. It seems a golden mean between mathematical complexities, policy alternatives, and historical geneses. I expect to wear out a copy every two years from extensive use.' Paul A. Samuelson, MIT

'The Theory of Production is a remarkably clear and precise statement of linear economic theory post-Sraffa. The sound analytical work is complemented by substantial historical notes in most chapters and the work is a pleasure to read.' Ivan Steedman, University of Manchester

Descrizione del libro:

This book contains a comprehensive treatment of the theory of production in a long-period framework, dealing with issues of prices and income distribution, economic growth, joint production, fixed capital, scarce natural resources, and heterogeneous labour. The issues are treated analytically, and the book's introduction provides a history of the subject.

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• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0521588677
• ISBN 13: 9780521588676
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 592