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This book examines the rise and development of economic associations in Europe, the USA, and Japan during the 19th century. It discusses their role in spreading political economy, institutionalizing economics, and shaping the professional identity of economists. Written by experts in the field, it is recommended for historians of economic thought and those interested in the history of science.
This work presents systematic research and comparative analysis on the rise and early developments of the economic associations founded in Europe, the USA and Japan during the 19th century. Individual chapters reconstruct the events that led to the foundation of economic societies in Britain, France, Italy, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, The Netherlands, Sweden, Germany, Japan and the US Contributors analyze the activities and debates promoted by these associations, evaluating their role in: the dissemination of political economy; the institutionalization of economics; and the construction of professional self-consciousness among economists. With contributions from experts in the field, this book should be of interest not only to historians of economic thought, but also to those working more generally in the fields of economics or the history of scientific thought. Review: 'Should be essential reading to all historians of economics, especially those interested in 19th century economic thought.' Michaelis Psaliodopoulos, Panteion University, Athens
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