Setting the table -- Economic thought among American aboriginals prior to European contact -- Economic thought in America's protohistorical period -- Economic thought in 18th century America prior to independence -- Economic thought in the new nation, 1776-1885 -- Economic thought in an era of...

Modern economics has, at its foundation, scholarly contributions from many prominent Scottish thinkers. This revealing work examines the roots of this great tradition, places in perspective a selection of authors, and assesses their contribution over three centuries in the light of a distinctive...