Papers from a conference held on 15-17 April, 1989, to commemorate the acquistion by the Duke University of the papers of Carl Menger.

Who is Carl Menger Carl Menger von Wolfensgrün was an Austrian economist who is credited with establishing the discipline of economics known as the Austrian School. Marginalism and marginal utility are two theories that were developed by Menger. both theories challenged the cost-of-production theory of value, which was developed by classical economists like Adam Smith and David Ricardo. Menger was a contributor to the creation of both theories. Following this, he would go on to call his resultant perspective the subjective theory of value. This was a change from the previous perspective. How you will benefit (I) Insights about the following: Chapter 1: Carl Menger Chapter 2: Austrian school of economics Chapter 3: Eugen von Böhm-Bawerk Chapter 4: Principles of Economics (Menger book) Chapter 5: Methodenstreit Chapter 6: Friedrich von Wieser Chapter 7: Ludwig Lachmann Chapter 8: Marginalism Chapter 9: Gustav von Schmoller Chapter 10: Subjective theory of value Chapter 11: Knut Wicksell Chapter 12: Jesús Huerta de Soto Chapter 13: The Theory of Money and Credit Chapter 14: Ludwig von Mises Chapter 15: Frank Fetter Chapter 16: History of economic thought Chapter 17: Metallism Chapter 18: Principles of Economics Chapter 19: Marginal utility Chapter 20: David Gordon (philosopher) Chapter 21: Perspectives on capitalism by school of thought Who this book is for Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information about Carl Menger.

Presenting a wide range of topics and written 150 years since Carl Menger’s Principles of Economics was published, this timely book reviews Menger’s life and theories and explains how his insights on the creation of money are still inspiring and relevant today. Highlighting state-of-the-art results on Menger’s methodology and economic theory, the book expertly analyses key topics such as the debt theory of money, capital wealth and the gender wage gap.

Karl Menger (1902-1985) was the mathematician son of the famous economist Carl Menger. When he was professor of geometry at the University of Vienna from 1927 to 1938, he joined the Vienna Circle and founded his Mathematical Colloquium. This title offers the transcription of those parts of Menger's notes.

Ludwig Lachmann took a strong interest in the history of economic thought, particularly as it pertained to methodology. While he would not have claimed to be an Austrian in the Misesian tradition, his writings have influenced Austrians. Here is his study of the methodological and political legacy of Max Weber, who himself influenced Mises's own methodological perspective. Lachmann zeros in on Weber's understanding of the role of institutions in society.

Part of a series presenting critical appraisals of influential economists from the age of Aristotle to the present. The individuals examined have shaped both the theory and practice of modern economics. Each volume combines classic statements by economists with the most recent research.