Sir John Hicks made a major contribution to almost every aspect of modern economic theory. His diverse and inventive work has left a huge impression on the discipline. Contributors: Christopher Bliss, Oxford University; John S. Chipman, University of Minnesota; Nicholas Georgescu-Roegen, Vanderbil
John Dewey, his contribution to the American tradition
β Scribed by Irwin Edman
- Year
- 1955
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 325
- Category
- Library
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