William Stanley Jevons fut un économiste et logicien anglais dont le travail a fondamentalement modifié l'approche mathématique en économie. Sa théorie de l'utilité marginale a introduit une nouvelle perspective sur la valeur, postulant que l'utilité d'une unité supplémentaire d'un bien diminue à mesure qu'augmente la possession d'un individu. Jevons a également souligné les préoccupations concernant l'épuisement des ressources, anticipant le paradoxe selon lequel l'augmentation de l'efficacité de la production peut paradoxalement entraîner une consommation accrue. Ses contributions à la révolution marginaliste de la pensée économique et à ses recherches logiques en ont fait une figure clé du progrès scientifique.
The book offers a detailed exploration of the principles of money and its role in facilitating trade, reflecting economic theories from the late 19th century. It examines the mechanisms of exchange and the significance of currency in society, providing insights that remain relevant today. This reprint preserves the original content and context, allowing readers to engage with historical economic thought.
Exploring the foundational principles of modern economies, the book delves into key economic concepts such as value, money, and supply and demand. Divided into three sections, it covers basic political economy principles, their application to wealth production and distribution, and the government's regulatory role. Jevons employs innovative mathematical models and emphasizes empirical observation, making this work a pioneering contribution to economics. Its enduring relevance and clarity make it an essential resource for students and scholars alike.
The Match A Problem Of Finance (1871) is a book written by William Stanley Jevons that discusses the financial implications of a proposed tax on matches. In the book, Jevons argues that the proposed tax would have a negative impact on the economy and society as a whole. He presents a detailed analysis of the production and consumption of matches, and how a tax on them would affect both producers and consumers. Jevons also explores the broader economic implications of the proposed tax, including its potential impact on other industries and the overall economy. The book is a fascinating insight into the economic theories of the time, and provides valuable insights into the challenges of taxation and financial policy in the 19th century. Overall, The Match A Problem Of Finance is a thought-provoking and informative read for anyone interested in the history of economics and finance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Originally published in 1865, The Coal Question is a series of studies and inquiries into whether progression of the industrial age would deplete the world's coal resources as societies advanced. Economist William Jevons includes an introduction to the history and uses of coal, and includes the opinions of others, geological, cost, pricing, and consumption aspects, import and export rates, and alternatives to coal in his analysis. Jevons's analysis is interesting to read considering the eventual move from coal to petroleum as the world's main resource for energy. Not only were coal mines not exhausted, but there are reserves in several countries, including China and the United States. Despite the author's miscalculations, The Coal Question is a fascinating look into the production and circulation of coal in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. English economist and logician WILLIAM STANLEY JEVONS (1835-1882) was born in Liverpool. He studied chemistry and botany at University College, London, and was later professor of logic and political economy at Owens College, Manchester. He is also the author of The Theory of Political Economy (1871) and The State in Relation to Labour (1882).