Essays on the Intellectual History of Economics

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Jacob Viner, a prominent economist, is celebrated for his contributions to international economics and the history of economic thought. This collection compiles his classic essays, exploring topics such as Adam Smith, laissez-faire, and foreign policy objectives in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. It also features previously unpublished lectures from Wabash College. Esteemed economists praise Viner's insightful writing and scholarship, noting the timeless relevance and thought-provoking nature of his work, making this anthology a valuable resource for contemporary economists.