Nassau William Senior

Broschiertes Buch

Four Introductory Lectures on Political Economy

Beschreibung

"Four Introductory Lectures on Political Economy" by Nassau William Senior serves as an essential primer in economics, offering insightful lectures that lay the foundation of the discipline. Presented as an introduction to political economy, Senior's lectures delve into the theory and principles underlying the study of wealth, production, distribution, and consumption. Through clear and concise lectures, Senior elucidates the workings of markets, the role of capital and labor, and the dynamics of trade. He explores how economic policies impact society and shape the distribution of resources. These lectures provide a comprehensive overview of key economic concepts, making them accessible to both students and those new to the field. Senior's emphasis on theory and principles equips readers with a solid understanding of economic fundamentals, setting the stage for further exploration and analysis. As a series of lectures, the book offers a structured approach to learning, guiding readers through complex economic ideas with clarity and precision. "Four Introductory Lectures on Political Economy" stands as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to grasp the essential concepts of economics and gain insights into the forces that drive economic activity and shape public policy.

Autor

Nassau William Senior was an English barrister and economist. He also served as a government adviser on economic and social policy for numerous decades, and he published extensively about the subject. He was born in Compton, Berkshire, as the eldest son of Reverend J. R. Senior, vicar of Durnford, Wiltshire. He attended Eton College and Magdalen College in Oxford, and while at university, he was a private pupil of Richard Whately, later Archbishop of Dublin, with whom he had a lifelong connection. He earned his B.A. in 1811 and became a Vinerian Scholar in 1813. He was born in Compton, Berkshire, as the eldest son of Reverend J. R. Senior, vicar of Durnford, Wiltshire. He attended Eton College and Magdalen College in Oxford, and while at university, he was a private pupil of Richard Whately, later Archbishop of Dublin, with whom he had a lifelong connection. He earned his B.A. in 1811 and became a Vinerian Scholar in 1813. Senior pursued a career in conveyancing after studying under Edward Burtenshaw Sugden. When Sugden abruptly notified his students in 1816 that he was focusing on chancery work, Senior took steps to become a Certified Conveyancer, which he accomplished in 1817. He then took up Sugden's practice alongside another student, Aaron Hurrill.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books LLP
• Seitenzahl: 48
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. März 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 3mm
• Gewicht: 68g
• ISBN-13: 9789362201539
• ISBN-10: 9362201534
• Artikelnr.: 70389843