Principles of Political Economy : And Chapters on Socialism, Paperback by Mil...

Principles of Political Economy : And Chapters on Socialism, Paperback by Mill, John Stuart; Riley, Jonathan (EDT), ISBN 0199553912, ISBN-13 9780199553914, Like New Used, Free P&P in the UKThis volume unites, for the first time, Books IV and V of Mill's great treatise on political economy with his fragmentary <em>Chapters on Socialism</em>. It shows him applying his classical economic theory to policy questions of lasting concern: the desirability of sustained growth of national wealth<br>and population, the merits of capitalism versus socialism, and the suitable scope of government intervention in the competitive market economy. His answers to those questions have profound relevance today, and they serve to illustrate the enduring power and imagination of his distinctive liberal<br>utilitarian philosophy. The lucid introduction and explanatory notes clarify Mill's philosophy in relation to his economic theory, and make full use of the most recent scholarship.<br><br><strong>About the Series: </strong>For over 100 years <strong>Oxford World's Classics </strong>has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert<br>introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.<br>