Abstract

Presents six essays (all originally published in the (/Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Economic Quarterly) which deal with the development of particular concepts, theories, or analytical tool of economic science. Each essay selects a theory or tool; examines its essential elements; identifies its doctrinal origins; and traces its history across a succession of economists, problems, controversies, and applications. Specific topics include velocity functions, offer-curve analysis, and algebraic production functions. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.