Friedrich List (1789-1846) : a visionary economist with social responsibility

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Friedrich List (1789-1846) : a visionary economist with social responsibility

Eugen Wendler ; [translated by Donna Blagg]

(European heritage in economics and the social sciences, 16)

Springer, c2015

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Friedrich List (1789-1846)

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Friedrich List (1789-1846) was a prophet of social market economy, national economy and the infant-industry theory. In this comprehensive biography the international influence and reception of List's theories is presented together with his extraordinary vita. List was a notable early advocate of economic integration of the many separate states of 19th century Germany. His basic theory is that of productive resources and the need to protect infant industries until they have matured enough to stand alone. He is recognized as a visionary economist with social responsibility and as an influential railway pioneer. He was a liberal and a democrat who promoted an extended representative democracy, including respect for human rights and civil liberties, to accompany industrial development. His highly influential main work "The National System of Political Economy" has been translated into many languages. Eugen Wendler, the renowned author and List expert, not only builds upon his many years of research, but also discusses several new sources. This richly illustrated book is as informative as it is well written.

Table of Contents

Forewords.- Preface.- Chapter I: Childhood and Youth.- Chapter II: On the Run.- Chapter III: Emigration to the United States of America.- Part IV: A Lawyer without Money, Keen on Helping his home Country.- Chapter V: National Economist and Visionary.- Chapter VI: Journeys to Neighboring Countries.- Chapter VII: The Tragic End. - Name Index.

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  • NCID
    BB16942839
  • ISBN
    • 9783642545535
  • LCCN
    2014950234
  • Country Code
    gw
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Original Language Code
    ger
  • Place of Publication
    Heidelberg
  • Pages/Volumes
    xviii, 277 p.
  • Size
    25 cm
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