Knut Wicksell: Critical Assessments

Knut Wicksell was one of the pioneers of modern economic theory. His extensions of neo-classical theory through his unrivalled exploitation of marginal analysis led to major breakthroughs in monetary economics, public finance, capital theory, economic demography and welfare economics. Through all his work he made constant advances in mathematical economics. Knut Wicksell: Critical Assessments collects together the major secondary literature on this crucial figure. The range and quality of the articles collected indicates the richness of Wicksell’s work and the importance of his legacy. With articles from figures ranging from J.B. Clark, Pigou and Ohlin to James Buchanan, Jack Hirschleifarand David Laidler, this collection gives students of the development of economic analysis immediate access to the contribution of one of the most important figures in twentieth century economics.