Author: CAIRNES, J.E.
Title: Essays in Political Economy. Theoretical and applied.
Description: London, Macmillan 1873. Octavo half morocco. Ex parliamentary library with their gilt crest on the front board and incorporated into the spine, no other markings; a scattering of spots but a rather good and handsome copy. ¶ First edition. The practical essays focus on the problems caused by the gold discoveries in California and Australia; the theoretical on political economy and laissez-faire; with two critical essays on Comte and Bastiat.

Keywords: political economy economics theory gold Australia America c19th social sciences