“And very often the influence exerted on a person's character by the amount of his income is hardly less, if it is less, than that exerted by the way in which it is earned.”
Quote by Alfred Marshall
Work
Elements of Economics of Industry: Being the First Volume of Elements of Economics
The book delves into the principles and concepts of economics as they relate to the industrial sector, offering an introductory perspective on economic theories and practices within the industry context. more
Author
Alfred Marshall
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. more
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