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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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“Political Economy or Economics is a study of mankind in the ordinary business of life.”

Political Economy Study Mankind Ordinary Economics Political Economy

Author:Alfred Marshall

“Capital is that part of wealth which is devoted to obtaining further wealth.”

Philosophy Political Wealth Economics Finance Devoted Obtaining

Book:The Economics of Industry

Source: The Economics of Industry

“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

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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