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Robert Torrens on Say?s Law and the General Glut

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  • Rog?rio Arthmar
  • Taro Hisamatsu

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This paper analyzes how Robert Torrens?s system of prices is applied to the aggregate economy. His personal interpretation of Say?s Law is articulated with a numerical illustration and the Hawkins-Simon conditions to exemplify how the correct supply of the ingredients of capital is presented as a necessary condition for the full clearing of markets. Next, the possible causes of a shortage in effectual demand are discussed. The quantitative illustrations developed by Torrens are carefully reviewed to show how the monetary factors play a crucial role during the general glut, as well as the appropriate policy measures to stabilise the economy. The final comments reflect on the originality of Torrens?s theoretical work.

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  • Rog?rio Arthmar & Taro Hisamatsu, 2021. "Robert Torrens on Say?s Law and the General Glut," HISTORY OF ECONOMIC THOUGHT AND POLICY, FrancoAngeli Editore, vol. 10(1), pages 83-105.
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