The record-union., 1896-10-04

Economical Theory by Herbert j..
Davenport.
While adapted in subject matter and
manner Of presentation to advanced
work in schools, the book will be par
ticularly directed to specialists in eco
nomic studies. The doctrines of polit-
ical economy are restated in terms of
adaptation to environment as one as
pect of the great law of correspondence.
Demand is made the primary power
Least resistance in the physical world
emerges as least sacrifice in the world
of motive. Upon these two notions
that of demand as primary force and
Of sacrifice as primary law of action
is rested a somewhat novel conception
of value. In broad lines he belongs to
the Austrian school, and his work is
perhaps the first in English to embrace
within the new statements all depart
mentS of economic theory. Novel and
important applications thereof are made
to the theory of money and exchange,
a. we'll as to the science and practice
Of taxation
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