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Samuel Hollander provides the first in-depth study of Malthus's achievement as an economist. Malthus's message has been largely misrepresented by decades of careless and biased interpretation. In this volume, Samuel Hollander re-examines these interpretations and presents a full and coherent picture of Malthus's economics. He evaluates John Maynard Keynes's famous dichotomy between the Ricardian and Malthusian methods, proving that the two were far closer to each other than is generally supposed.The relation of Malthus's ideas to those of his predecessors is thoroughly examined, for example, his roots in the Wealth of Nations are demonstrated and the physiocratic and Sraffian dimensions of his work are brought to light. Hollander extends his analysis to biographical factors; he discounts the textbook perspective on Malthus as a social-welfare pessimist and dispels the common notion of Malthus as spokesman of the land-owning classes. The standard charges against Malthus of inconsistency and intellectual dishonesty are also challenged.

Samuel Hollander has produced the definitive study of Thomas Robert Malthus. A major contribution to the history of economic theory, the study has much broader appeal as a portrait of a central figure in early nineteenth-century debates over social policy -particularly those having to do with the role of government in relation to social welfare, economic growth, and trade protection. ... Read more

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Typical Malthus, although historically interesting
First of all, one thing should be made clear:This is an economic treatise, with everything that implies.It is dry, excruciatingly detailed, and very cerebral.That said, it's also an excellent insight into the philosophy of a man who, though his economic theories have long been considered invalid (and for good reason), was nonetheless at least an indirect influence on other discredited economists such as Marx and Keynes.This essay is imperative reading for anyone interested in the history of modern leftist economics.

As is expected, Malthus sees rent solely as a consequence and function of the scarcity of land relative to continuing population growth.Although he completely ignores the impact of technology in increasing productivity faster than population growth, he cannot be entirely blamed for this; after all, he died at the very beginning of the Industrial Revolution in England, before technology's impact was made completely clear.

However, this single excusable fault is by no means the only fault in this work.Besides technology, his mistaken conclusion that rent is a function of scarcity does not take into account the differing utility of land in different locations.Although mention of this fact is made in scattered places throughout the work, he does not factor it in to his final theory.

History and reason have debunked Malthusian economics time and time again; yet they continue to form the basis for modern leftist economic thought.For this reason alone is this essay worthwhile; it is essential to understanding where such irrational thought stems from. ... Read more

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From the vicinity of France, and the cheapness of its corn in all years of common abundance, it is scarcely possible that our main imports should not come from that quarter as long as our ports are open to receive them. In this first year of open trade, our imports have been such, as to shew, that though the corn of the Baltic cannot seriously depress our prices in an unfavourable season at home, the corn of France may make it fall below a growing price, under the pressure of one of the worst crops that has been known for a long series of years. ... Read more

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A revision of the corn laws, it is understood, is immediately to come under the consideration of the legislature. That the decision on such a subject, should be founded on a correct and enlightened view of the whole question, will be allowed to be of the utmost importance, both with regard to the stability of the measures to be adopted, and the effects to be expected from them. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1896 edition by Duncker & Humblot, Leipzig. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Implement & Tractor, published by Agra USA on July 1, 1999. The length of the article is 752 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Once Again, Malthus Was Wrong.
Author: Paul D.Q. Campbell
Publication: Implement & Tractor (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 1999
Publisher: Agra USA
Volume: 114Issue: 4Page: 32

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more