A brilliant array of scholars in economics and economic history provide a panoramic view of the work of the great Eli Heckscher. It is compelling reading for specialists and aspirants in both fields. -- Donald R. Davis, Professor and Chairman, Department of Economics, Columbia University This book assembles a selection of scholarly analyses of the work of the great economic historian Eli Heckscher, famous for his classic book Mercantilism and for the Heckscher-Ohlin theory, known to every student of economics. Many of the excellent contributions assess his writings in light of later developments and theories. -- W. Max Corden, Emeritus Professor of International Economics, The Johns Hopkins University
Ronald Findlay is Ragnar Nurkse Professor of Economics at Columbia University. Håkan Lindgren is Professor of Economic History and Director of the Institute for Research in Economic History at the Stockholm School of Economics Mats Lundahl is Professor of Development Economics at the Stockholm School of Economics.
This useful and stimulating book makes interesting reading for
anyone who is interested in studying the historical development of
economic theory and the birth of economic history. [...] Economists
will enjoy reading this book, edited with affection and precision
by scholars who are well-known in this field (R. Findlay, R.G.H.
Henriksson, H. Lindgren and M. Lundahl), and will profit
professionally from it.
*The Journal of European Economic History*
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