Essays in honour of Lord Robbins
By: edited by Maurice Peston, and Bernard Corry.
Contributors: Robbins, Lionel Robbins, Baron, 1898-1984.; Peston, Maurice Harry.; Corry, Bernard.
Edition: 1st U.S. ed.
Publisher: International Arts and Sciences Press
Published: 1973
Place of publication: White Plains, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 405
Subjects: Robbins, Lionel Robbins, Baron, 1898-1984.; Economics.; Economics -- History.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Economic theory and methodology: Lipsey,  R. G. The foundations of the theory of national income. Lancaster, K. Operationally relevant characteristics in the theory of consumer behaviour. Foldes, L. Some comments on the theory of monopoly. Peacock, A. T. Fiscal means and political ends. Machlup, F. The universal bogey. Layard, R. Economic theories of educational planning.; title: History of economic theory: Corry, B. A. Lauderdale and the public debt. Hicks, J. R. Ricardo's theory of distribution. Laidler, D. Thomas Tooke on monetary reform. Brown, E. H. P. Then and now.; title: Economic policy and applied studies: Sayers, R. S. The background of ratio control by central banks. Archibald, G. C. On regional economic policy in the United Kingdom. Klappholz, K. Equality of opportunity, fairness, and efficiency. Yamey, B. S. Do monopoly and near-monopoly matter? Alford, R. F. G. Indicators of direct controls on the United Kingdom capital market, 1951-1969. Turvey, R. Marginal cost pricing. Peston, M. Public utility pricing. Townsend, H. Price theory and petrol prices. Baumol, W. J. The dynamics of urban problems and its policy implications.