Luigi Amoroso: The Building of Economics Between Science and Ideology

This book outlines the rich and complex path of Luigi Amoroso, the main exponent of the Paretian School in Italy and probably the most important Italian mathematical economist during the interwar period. The author presents, in a systematic form, the evolution of Amoros's thinking and his main achievements. Despite his relevance, many aspects of Amoroso's thought are little known or misunderstood.

This volume delves further to explore the Paretian tradition in which Amoroso enlisted, the conservative anti-democratic ideology that prompted his adhesion to fascism, his contribution to defining the main features of economic theory as formal science, and his various contributions to specific fields such as microeconomic theory, equilibrium dynamics, business cycles and non-competitive markets. It will be relevant to students and researchers interested in the history of economic thought.

Author: Mario Pomini
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Published: 10/05/2023
Pages: 198
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.61lbs
Size: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.48d
ISBN: 9783031103414

About the Author
Mario Pomini is Professor of Economics at the School of Law, University of Padua.