ABSTRACT

Analyzing Sraffa, one of the key figures in the history of economics, this book explores his legacy and the relevance of his thought for modern economics. Written by an array of internationally respected contributors, including Schefold, Aspromourgos, Nell and Kurz it is an invaluable tool for all those studying the history of economic thought.

part II|231 pages

After Sraffa's interpretation of Ricardo

chapter |44 pages

The Smithian origin of Ricardo's corn-ratio theory of profits

A suggested interpretation *

chapter |66 pages

Sraffa and the interpretation of Ricardo

The Marxian dimension

chapter |12 pages

Interpretations of the classics

The theory of wages

chapter |20 pages

Hay, carrots, bread and roses

Subsistence and surplus wages in Sraffa's papers

chapter |18 pages

‘Price of wages'

A curious phrase

chapter |8 pages

The standard commodity

An inevitable measure of value

chapter |11 pages

Ricardo's standard of value

A new proposal