At the origins of mathematical economics; the economics of A.N. Isnard (1748-1803).0415306493 At the origins of mathematical economics Mathematical economics refers to the application of mathematical methods to represent economic theory or analyze problems posed in economics. Expositors maintain that it allows formulation and derivation of key relationships in the theory with clarity, generality, rigor, and ; the economics of A.N. Isnard (1748-1803). Van Den Berg Van den Berg is the surname of:
Routledge 2006 461 pages $115.00 Hardcover HB105 Although his reputation has steadily grown since the first publication of his 1781 work, Traite des richesses (Treatise on wealth), the mathematical economics of Achilles Nicolas Isnard still hasn't attracted the scholarly attention that is its due, suggests editor Van den Berg (Kingston U.). In this volume he presents an introduction to Isnard's life and writings; a intellectual history of the reception of the reception and influence of his work; and a translated selection of some of his most important works, beginning with excerpts of the Traite. Other writings presented include the Social catechism catechism (kăt`əkĭzəm) [Gr.,=oral instruction], originally oral instruction in religion, later written instruction. Catechisms are usually written in the form of questions and answers. (1784), Replies to the principal objections that can be made against a single tax (1789), Reflections on the issue of assignats (1790), The New system of taxation established by the national assembly of France This article is about the modern National Assembly. For information about the body formed in the French Revolution, see National Assembly (French Revolution). The French National Assembly (French: Assemblée nationale in 1791 (1791), and Theoretical considerations about sinking funds sinking fund, sum set apart periodically from the income of a government or a business and allowed to accumulate in order ultimately to pay off a debt. A preferred investment for a sinking fund is the purchase of the government's or firm's bonds that are to be paid of public debt (1801). ([c]20062005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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