A reevaluation of the respected English economist's approach to the problems of his age and continuing influence

Traces the economist's life and work, offering a portrait of his public and private life.

Summary: The author shows how money had its origin in the market, and how its value is based on its usefulness as a commodity in exchange. In a step-by-step manner, he presents ...

The theme of this book is the natural harmony of self-interests--of businessmen, wage earners, and consumers--under capitalism. It is based on an integration of the theories of ...