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Adam Smith’s Theory of Value and Distribution

A Reappraisal

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  • © 1990

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Authors:
  1. Rory O’Donnell

    1. National Economic and Social Council, Dublin, Ireland

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Part of the book series: Studies in Political Economy (STPE)

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-viii
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  2. Introduction

    1. Introduction

      • Rory O’Donnell
      Pages 1-6

  3. Theories of Value and Distribution

    1. Theories of Value and Distribution

      • Rory O’Donnell
      Pages 7-24

  4. Smith’s Contribution

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 25-25
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    2. Surplus

      • Rory O’Donnell
      Pages 27-52

    3. Competition

      • Rory O’Donnell
      Pages 53-61

    4. The Measure of Value

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      Pages 62-81

    5. Value and Distribution

      • Rory O’Donnell
      Pages 82-117

  5. Interpretations

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 119-119
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    2. Ricardo’s Development of Smith’s Theory

      • Rory O’Donnell
      Pages 121-141

    3. Marx on Smith

      • Rory O’Donnell
      Pages 142-170

    4. Smith as ‘General Equilibrium’ Theorist

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      Pages 171-196

    5. Smith as ‘Cost of Production’ Theorist

      • Rory O’Donnell
      Pages 197-210

    6. Conclusion

      • Rory O’Donnell
      Pages 211-229

  6. Back Matter

    Pages 231-284
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This book looks at the value and distribution debates on the theories of Adam Smith. A variety of the aspects of his work are covered in this book such as his labour command measure, as are a number of interpretations and criticisms.

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  • National Economic and Social Council, Dublin, Ireland

    Rory O’Donnell

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