Foundations of Political Economy and Social Reform: Economy and Society in Eighteenth Century France

This book explores the development of political economy in eighteenth-century France from an interdisciplinary perspective, particularly the ideas for social reform proposed before the Revolution. It highlights the role of political economy in shaping social reform ideas and the foundation it laid for the French Revolution.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 202 pages
\n Publication date: 30 September 2020
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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The development of political economy in eighteenth-century France is explored in this comprehensive book, which brings together leading scholars from various disciplines. The focus is on the ideas for social reform proposed before the Revolution, highlighting the interdisciplinary nature of the field. Political economy in this period encompassed not only traditional economics but also moral philosophy, natural jurisprudence, and political theory.

This volume delves into the various arguments made for reforming the economic organization of the Ancien Régime in France before the French Revolution. The contributors demonstrate that political economy in France played a crucial role in shaping social reform ideas throughout the eighteenth century.

The book begins by examining the theoretical foundations of political economy in the eighteenth century. It explores the works of influential thinkers such as Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Adam Smith, and David Ricardo, who laid the theoretical groundwork for the study of economic behavior and the role of government in regulating markets.

The next section examines the practical applications of political economy in France. It explores the economic policies of the Ancien Régime, including taxation, trade regulations, and land ownership, and how these policies impacted the lives of ordinary people. The contributors also discuss the social and political consequences of these policies, such as the rise of the bourgeoisie and the decline of feudalism.

The third section of the book explores the ideas for social reform proposed before the Revolution. It examines the works of philosophers such as Jean-Paul Sartre, who argued for a more egalitarian society based on social justice and human rights, and economists such as Thomas Paine, who advocated for a more democratic economic system based on the principles of free trade and individual liberty.

The final section of the book examines the impact of the French Revolution on political economy. It explores how the Revolution led to the establishment of a new economic order, including the introduction of the metric system, the abolition of feudalism, and the creation of a centralized government. The contributors also discuss the social and political consequences of the Revolution, such as the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte and the spread of liberalism and socialism throughout Europe.

In conclusion, this book provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary exploration of the development of political economy in eighteenth-century France. It demonstrates the crucial role
role of political economy in shaping social reform ideas and the impact of the French Revolution on the field. The contributors offer valuable insights into the complex and multifaceted nature of the eighteenth-century French economy and society, and their work will be of interest to scholars and students of history, economics, and political science.
The development of political economy in eighteenth-century France is explored in this comprehensive book, which brings together
together leading scholars from various disciplines. The focus is on the ideas for social reform in reform proposed before the Revolution, highlighting the interdisciplinary nature of the field. Political economy in this period encompassed not only traditional economics but also moral philosophy, natural jurisprudence, and political theory.

This volume delves into the various arguments made for reforming the economic organization of the Ancien Régime in France before the French Revolution. The contributors demonstrate that political economy in France played a crucial role.
role in shaping social reform ideas throughout the eighteenth century.

The book begins by examining the theoretical foundations of political economy in the eighteenth century. It explores the works of influential thinkers, such as Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Adam Smith, and David Ricardo, who laid the theoretical groundwork for the study of economic behavior and the role of government in regulating markets.

The next section examines the practical applications of political economy in France. It explores the economic policies of the Ancien Régime, including taxation, trade regulations, and land ownership, and how these policies impacted the lives of ordinary people. The contributors also discuss the social and political consequences of these policies, such as the rise.
as the rise.

The third section of the book explores the ideas for social reform proposed before the Revolution. It examines the works of philosophers such as Jean-Paul Sartre, who argued for a more egalitarian society based on social justice and human rights, and economists such as Thomas Paine, who advocated for a more democratic economic system based on the principles of free trade and individual liberty.

The final section of the book examines the impact of the French Revolution on political economy. It explores how the Revolution led to the establishment of a new economic order, including the introduction of the metric system, the abolition of feudalism, and the creation of a centralized government. The contributors also discuss the social and political consequences of the Revolution, such as the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte and the spread of liberalism and socialism throughout Europe.

In conclusion, this book provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary exploration of the development of political economy in eighteenth-century France. It demonstrates the crucial role.
role of political economy in shaping social reform ideas and the impact of the French Revolution on the field. The contributors offer valuable insights into the complex and multifaceted nature of the eighteenth-century French economy and society, and their work will be of interest to scholars and students of history, economics, and political science.

\n Weight: 334g\n
Dimension: 154 x 234 x 19 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367667245\n \n