The History and Practice of Economics

This second volume of essays in honour of Bernard Corry and Maurice Peston focuses on labour economics, the history of economic thought and the development of the economics profession, specifically addressing teaching and policy advice issues.

The authors discuss areas Bernard Corry and Maurice Peston have been particularly influential in. They address issues including labour markets, Malthus's methodology, the relationship between Alfred Marshall and Adam Smith, the eighteenth century origins of modern economics, monetary policy and education.