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Alfred William Flux (1867–1942): A Mathematician successfully ‘caught’ for Economics by Marshall

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This paper looks at Alfred Flux as a Cambridge mathematician successfully caught for economics by Alfred Marshall, with special reference to the Marshallian qualities he exhibited in some of his economic publications. Following an introduction, the argument is set out in four sections. The first presents a sketch of Flux’s life and work, with special reference to his association with Marshall. Sections 3 and 4 examine the Marshallian credentials of two of Flux’s economic writings: his famous review of Philip Wicksteed’s 1894 Essay on the Coordination of the Laws of Distribution, which introduced Euler’s theorem into the discussion of this problem; and, secondly, his Economic Principles (first edition, 1904; second edition, 1923). A final section draws some conclusions.

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  • Peter Groenewegen, 2008. "Alfred William Flux (1867–1942): A Mathematician successfully ‘caught’ for Economics by Marshall," History of Economics Review, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 48(1), pages 63-77, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:rherxx:v:48:y:2008:i:1:p:63-77
    DOI: 10.1080/18386318.2008.11682131
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