Fetter's Economic Principles
Our library contained a very rare edition of Frank Fetter's Economic Principles from 1915, an old-fashioned economic treatise that integrated all the modern ideas of the Austrian school. The prose is thorough and clever. And as interesting as it is to see what economic students were learning in 1915, this book turns out to have a great deal of contemporary value.
The book begins by clearly delineating the human from the natural sciences, which is a great starting point for any discussion of economics.
Comments (3)
Dan Mahoney
Kudos once again to the Mises Institute for
making all of these classics available online.
Perhaps some old history texts, as well, such
as some referenced in The Costs of War? How
about some of Suvorov's works (I've seen his
Icebreaker in the Institute library)?
Published: March 1, 2007 9:04 PM
Virkkala
I've been looking for Fetter's treatise for years! Thanks. I look forward to reading it.
And yes, let me second the "kudos" to mises.org.
Published: March 3, 2007 2:37 PM
Kenneth R. Gregg
Congratulations, once again! And just in time for his birthday (3/8/1863)!
This is an excellent work and, to understand its importance, I would recommend Jeffrey Herbener's "Frank A Fetter: A Forgotten Giant" in "15 Great Austrian Economists" edited by Randall Holcombe (pp. 123-141). This is one of the best short essays on Fetter and discusses Economic Principles.
Best to all of you,
Just Ken
Published: March 3, 2007 11:21 PM