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Alfred Marshall was a British economist born on July 26, 1842, and died on July 13, 1924. He is one of the most influential economists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries and is considered one of the founders of neoclassical economics.

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“The hope that poverty and ignorance may gradually be extinguished derives indeed much support from the steady progress of the working classes during the 19th century.”

May Philosophy Political Class Poverty Support Progress Century Ignorance Economics Steady Working Class 19th Century Steady Progress

Book:Principles of Economics: An Introductory Volume

Source: Principles of Economics: An Introductory Volume

“Consumption may be regarded as negative production.”

May Negative Productions Consumption

Book:Principles of Economics

Source: Principles of Economics

“In the absence of any short term in common use to represent all desirable things, or things that satisfy human wants, we may use the term Goods for that purpose.”

Want Humans May Use Purpose Term Common Absence Goods Desirable Short Term

Book:Principles of Economics: Unabridged Eighth Edition

Source: Principles of Economics: Unabridged Eighth Edition

About the Author

Born: July 26, 1842
Died: July 13, 1924
Known for: Economist
Quotes: 29

Books & Sources

Principles of EconomicsRelated source material

Principles of Economics: Unabridged Eighth EditionRelated source material

Elements of Economics of Industry: Being the First Volume of Elements of EconomicsRelated source material

Principles of Economics: An Introductory VolumeRelated source material

The Economics of IndustryRelated source material

Collected WorksRelated source material

Selected Works of Alfred Marshall for a Memorial Collection for Professor Ralph L. Dewey, 1901-1959: Memorials of Alfred MarshallRelated source material

The Early Economic Writings of Alfred Marshall, 1867–1890Related source material

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