A Cannan Hits the Mark

Abstract supplied by Wiley Publishing: Edwin Cannan (1861–1935) is best known for his 1904 edition of The Wealth of Nations, which became a standard. His next best-known work is a History of Theories of Production and Distribution, 1893. His book most relevant here is History of Local Rates in England, 1896. He was a professor at the London School of Economics, 1907–26, although a large inherited fortune let him live and rub elbows at Oxford, which he seemed to prefer. His later work was less noteworthy. He criticized both Marshall and J. M. Keynes, but without much impact.
Publication date: 5 May 2023