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A world ruled by number
Book • 1990
Margaret Schabas's "A World Ruled by Number" examines the life and work of William Stanley Jevons, a pivotal figure in the development of mathematical economics.
The book explores Jevons's contributions to the field, including his work on utility theory and his efforts to apply mathematical methods to economic analysis.
Schabas provides a detailed account of Jevons's intellectual development and his influence on subsequent economists.
The book also examines the broader historical context in which Jevons's work emerged, highlighting the intellectual currents that shaped his ideas.
It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of economic thought and the rise of mathematical economics.
The book explores Jevons's contributions to the field, including his work on utility theory and his efforts to apply mathematical methods to economic analysis.
Schabas provides a detailed account of Jevons's intellectual development and his influence on subsequent economists.
The book also examines the broader historical context in which Jevons's work emerged, highlighting the intellectual currents that shaped his ideas.
It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of economic thought and the rise of mathematical economics.
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