ABSTRACT

The Economics of James Steuart reveals the particular importance of Steuart's work on monetary issues and highlights ways in which he prepared the ground for a new conception of economic relations. Featuring the work of an international team of leading scholars, this volume will be essential reading for those studying or researching the history of economic thought.

chapter |24 pages

INTRODUCTION

Sir James Steuart and the Jacobite connection*

part |2 pages

Part I LECTURES

chapter |16 pages

STEUART’S METHOD

Aristotelian political economy

chapter |12 pages

James Steuart: aspects of economic policy

Aspects of economic policy*

chapter |17 pages

JAMES STEUART

Economy and population

chapter |17 pages

STEUART ON MONETARY REFORM AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

His advice for the restoration of the Indian economy