Economic Doctrine And Method

""Economic Doctrine and Method: An Historical Sketch"" by Joseph Alois Schumpeter is a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of economic thought and methodology. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part tracing the development of economic theory from the ancient Greeks to the 20th century. Schumpeter provides a critical analysis of the works of prominent economists such as Adam Smith, Karl Marx, and Alfred Marshall, among others. He examines the various schools of economic thought and their contributions to the discipline.The second part of the book focuses on the methodology of economics. Schumpeter discusses the different approaches to economic analysis, including deductive, inductive, and historical methods. He also examines the role of statistics and mathematics in economics and the limitations of these tools.Overall, ""Economic Doctrine and Method: An Historical Sketch"" is a seminal work in the field of economics. Schumpeter's insights and analysis have influenced generations of economists and continue to shape the discipline today. The book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history and methodology of economics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.