Foundations of 'Laissez-Faire'

Name: Foundations of 'Laissez-Faire'
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

This book analyses the work of Boisguilbert, in the establishment and development of liberal economics. From here the author explores the theoretical foundations of 'laissez-faire'. > This is the first full length study of Boisguilbert's work to appear in English. It contains an extended discussion of the context in which Boisguilbert worked, as well as a detailed analysis of his life and work. > Introduction 1. The Context (I). Social and Political Augustinianism 2. The Context (II). On Some Problems in the Governing of an Ordered State 3. Equilibrium (I). The Social Classes Approach: From the State of Innocence to the Polished and Magnificent State 4. Equilibrium (II). The Market Approach: The Foundations of Equilibrium and of Free Trade 5. Destablishing Shocks (I). Court Language and Merchant Truth 6. Destablishing Shocks (II). Market Strategies: The Propagation of Disequilibrium Conclusion Appendix > \n'...this version will be especially welcomes by thyose whoe c0