British Economic Thought in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries

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This second collection in the "History of British Economic Thought" series, brings together the classic works of British political economists from the 17th and 18th centuries. The works of renowned "father of modern economics, " William Petty and Bristol merchant, John Cary, both help to represent the 17th century perspective on economics, statistics, trade and the employment of the poor. These highly influential authors made vital contributions to the study of economics and are represented in this volume by the most comprehensive editions of their writings. These volumes also include the innovative works of Robert Wallace and James Steuart, which are of prime importance in economic theory. A friendly controversy with David Hume led to the publication of Wallace's book, while Steuart's work proved to be the first British attempt at establishing a systematic view of political economies. In addition, these two books were important precursors to the work of Malthus. This section of the series also includes the writings of Irish philosopher, George Berkeley and English Utilitarian, Jeremy Bentham, who both made major contributions to the study of economics. The now scarce original edition of Berkeley's "Querist, " is here reprinted as is Bentham's publication supporting free trade and moneylending with interest, a philosophy which profoundly influenced his friends, James Mill and David Ricardo.