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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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Famous Alfred Marshall Quotes

“Individual and national rights to wealth rest on the basis of civil and international law, or at least of custom that has the force of law.”

Law Individual Force Wealth Rights Bases International Customs International Law

Book:Principles of Economics

Source: Principles of Economics

“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

“All wealth consists of desirable things; that is, things which satisfy human wants directly or indirectly: but not all desirable things are reckoned as wealth.”

Want Humans Wealth Desirable

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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