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The Economic Sociology of Alfred Marshall: An Overview.
- Source :
- American Journal of Economics & Sociology; Oct99, Vol. 58 Issue 4, p651-667, 17p
- Publication Year :
- 1999
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Abstract
- ABSTRACT. The aim of the paper is to present the economic sociology of Alfred Marshall (1842-1924). Three topics are discussed in the paper: Marshall's ideas of how preferences are generated, the theory of action, and finally the introduction of a fourth factor of production, organization. Throughout the paper Marshall's broad perspective is demonstrated. It is argued that Marshall's approach encourages a closer connection between sociologists interested in economic phenomena and economists. This conclusion is strengthened because of the resemblance of Marshall's analysis to those offered by Max Weber and Thorstein Veblen. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- SOCIOECONOMICS
ECONOMISTS
SOCIAL sciences
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
SOCIOLOGY
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00029246
- Volume :
- 58
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- American Journal of Economics & Sociology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 2563642
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1536-7150.1999.tb03388.x