
Social Value: A Study in Economic Theory, Critical and Constructive
Unveiling the Economic Dynamics of Social ValueBy Benjamin M. AndersonLength5h 32m
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In "Social Value: A Study in Economic Theory, Critical and Constructive," Benjamin M. Anderson offers a penetrating exploration of the concept of social value within the framework of economic theory. Anderson employs a critical yet constructive literary style, weaving together rigorous analysis with philosophical insights, aiming to reconcile the intricacies of social welfare with economic efficiency. The book stands as a significant scholarly contribution to the discourse on value in economics, reflecting the rich intellectual tradition of the early-to-mid 20th century that sought to bridge theoretical constructs with real-world implications. Benjamin M. Anderson, known for his expertise in economics and social philosophy, draws from his extensive academic background and experience in public policy. His engagement with key economic figures and movements, particularly his critique of classical theories, provides a robust context for his inquiry into social value. This work encapsulates Anderson's commitment to understanding how economic constructs impact societal welfare, echoing his belief in the importance of integrating ethical considerations into economic analysis. Readers interested in the intersection of economics and social philosophy will find "Social Value" an essential text. Anderson's clear reasoning and nuanced arguments illuminate the often-overlooked social dimensions of economics, making it a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and anyone engaged in the study of economic systems and their implications for society.
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GenreBusiness and Economics
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Publish dateDec 3, 2019
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Table of contents
1B. M. ANDERSON, Jr., Ph.D.: Instructor in Political Economy Columbia University
57FOOTNOTES:
2PREFACE
58CHAPTER IV
3A NOTE
59JEVONS, PARETO AND BÖHM-BAWERK
4ANALYTICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
60FOOTNOTES:
5PART I. INTRODUCTION
61CHAPTER V
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6CHAPTER I
62DEMAND CURVES AND UTILITY CURVES
7PROBLEM AND PLAN OF PROCEDURE
63FOOTNOTES:
8PART II. CRITIQUE OF CURRENT VALUE THEORY
64CHAPTER VI
9CHAPTER II
65THE VICIOUS CIRCLE OF THE AUSTRIANS
10FORMAL AND LOGICAL ASPECTS OF THE VALUE CONCEPT
66FOOTNOTES:
11CHAPTER III
67CHAPTER VII
12VALUE AND MARGINAL UTILITY
68PROFESSOR CLARK'S THEORY OF SOCIAL VALUE
13CHAPTER IV
69FOOTNOTES:
14JEVONS, PARETO AND BÖHM-BAWERK
70PART III: THE PRESUPPOSITIONS OF ECONOMIC THEORY
15CHAPTER V
71CHAPTER VIII
16DEMAND CURVES AND UTILITY CURVES
72THE PHILOSOPHICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL PRESUPPOSITIONS
17CHAPTER VI
73FOOTNOTES:
18THE VICIOUS CIRCLE OF THE AUSTRIANS
74CHAPTER IX
19CHAPTER VII
75THE SOCIOLOGICAL PRESUPPOSITIONS
20PROFESSOR CLARK'S THEORY OF SOCIAL VALUE
76FOOTNOTES:
21PART III. THE PRESUPPOSITIONS OF ECONOMIC THEORY
77PART IV: A POSITIVE THEORY OF SOCIAL VALUE
22CHAPTER VIII
78CHAPTER X
23THE PHILOSOPHICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL PRESUPPOSITIONS
79VALUE AS GENERIC. THE PSYCHOLOGY OF VALUE
24CHAPTER IX
80FOOTNOTES:
25THE SOCIOLOGICAL PRESUPPOSITIONS
81CHAPTER XI
26PART IV. A POSITIVE THEORY OF SOCIAL VALUE
82RECAPITULATION. THE SOCIAL VALUES. FUNCTIONS OF THE VALUE CONCEPT IN ECONOMICS
27CHAPTER X
83FOOTNOTES:
28VALUE AS GENERIC—THE PSYCHOLOGY OF VALUE
84CHAPTER XII
29CHAPTER XI
85SOCIAL VALUE: THE THEORIES OF URBAN AND TARDE
30RECAPITULATION—THE SOCIAL VALUES—FUNCTIONS OF THE VALUE CONCEPT IN ECONOMICS
86FOOTNOTES:
31CHAPTER XII
87CHAPTER XIII
32SOCIAL VALUE: THE THEORIES OF URBAN AND TARDE
88ECONOMIC SOCIAL VALUE
33CHAPTER XIII
89FOOTNOTES:
34ECONOMIC SOCIAL VALUE
90CHAPTER XIV
35CHAPTER XIV
91ECONOMIC SOCIAL VALUE (continued)
36ECONOMIC SOCIAL VALUE (continued)
92FOOTNOTES:
37CHAPTER XV
93CHAPTER XV
38SOME MECHANICAL ANALOGIES
94SOME MECHANICAL ANALOGIES
39CHAPTER XVI
95FOOTNOTES:
40PROFESSOR SELIGMAN'S PSYCHOLOGICAL DOCTRINE OF THE RELATIVITY OF VALUES
96CHAPTER XVI
41CHAPTER XVII
97PROFESSOR SELIGMAN'S PSYCHOLOGICAL DOCTRINE OF THE RELATIVITY OF VALUES
42THE THEORY OF VALUE AND THE THEORY OF PRICES
98FOOTNOTES:
43CHAPTER XVIII
99CHAPTER XVII
44THE THEORY OF VALUE AND THE THEORY OF PRICES (concluded)
100THE THEORY OF VALUE AND THE THEORY OF PRICES
45CHAPTER XIX
101FOOTNOTES:
46THE THEORY OF VALUE AND THE SOCIAL OUTLOOK—SUMMARY
102CHAPTER XVIII
47PART I: INTRODUCTION
103THE THEORY OF VALUE AND THE THEORY OF PRICES (concluded)
48CHAPTER I
104FOOTNOTES:
49PROBLEM AND PLAN OF PROCEDURE
105CHAPTER XIX
50FOOTNOTES:
106THE THEORY OF VALUE AND THE SOCIAL OUTLOOK. SUMMARY: THE END
51PART II: CRITIQUE OF CURRENT VALUE THEORY
107FOOTNOTES:
52CHAPTER II
108INDEX OF NAMES
53FORMAL AND LOGICAL ASPECTS OF THE VALUE CONCEPT
109The Riverside Press
54FOOTNOTES:
110CAMBRIDGE. MASSACHUSETTS
55CHAPTER III
111U. S. A
56VALUE AND MARGINAL UTILITY