A History Of The Theories Of Production And Distribution In English Political Economy, From 1776 To 1848 (1903)

""A History of the Theories of Production and Distribution in English Political Economy, from 1776 to 1848"" is a book written by Edwin Cannan and published in 1903. The book provides a comprehensive account of the development of economic theories in England during the period of 1776 to 1848. The author explores the ideas of leading economists of the time, such as Adam Smith, David Ricardo, and Thomas Malthus, and how their theories influenced the political and economic landscape of England.The book is divided into two parts. The first part deals with the theories of production, while the second part deals with the theories of distribution. In the first part, the author discusses the concept of production and its various aspects, such as labor, capital, and land. He also explores the different theories of production put forth by economists during this period.In the second part, the author examines the theories of distribution, which deal with the ways in which the products of production are distributed among individuals and classes. He discusses the various theories of distribution, such as the labor theory of value, the rent theory, and the profit theory.Throughout the book, the author provides a detailed analysis of the various economic theories, their strengths, and weaknesses, and how they influenced the economic policies of the time. He also examines the social and political implications of these theories and how they affected the lives of ordinary people.Overall, ""A History of the Theories of Production and Distribution in English Political Economy, from 1776 to 1848"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of economic thought and the development of political economy in England during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.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.