F.Y. Edgeworth: Writings in Probability, Statistics and Economics

by Charles R. McCann Jr

Overview

This important three volume set is a collection of Edgeworth's published writings in the areas of statistics and probability. There is a newly-emerging interest in probability theory as a basis for economic thought and this collection makes the writings of Edgeworth more accessible.

A new introduction written by the editor covers the biographical details, a brief abstract of each of the articles and the basis of their selection is also included.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781858982380
Publisher:	Edward Elgar Publishing
Publication date:	04/01/1996
Series:	Elgar Mini Series
Pages:	1664
Product dimensions:	6.62(w) x 9.62(h) x (d)

About the Author

Edited by Charles Robert McCann Jr., Research Associate, Department of Economics, University of Pittsburgh, US

Table of Contents

Contents: Volume I: Acknowledgements Introduction Part I: Probability Part II: The Law of Error Name Index • Volume II: The Theory of Statistics Name Index • Volume III: Part I: Applications of Probability and Statistical Theory to Economics and the Social Sciences Part II: Applications of Probability and Statistical Theory to Physics, Chemistry and Biology Part III: Applications of Probability and Statistical Theory to Education Part IV: Applications of Probability and Statistical Theory to Psychical Research Index

Editorial Reviews

'The editor and the publisher have done well, I believe, in bringing so much of Edgeworth's work to renewed notice. Some of this work was originally published in very out-of-the-way locations. The editor deserves the thanks of the scholarly community for the thoroughness of his searches.'

From the Publisher

A compilation of Edgeworth's published articles in probability theory and mathematical statistics, highlighting the evolution of the economist's theories beginning in 1925. Credited with being the nominal inventor of the Edgeworth Box diagram and the contract curve, this three volume set shows to an advantage his work in probability, the law of error, and the applications of probability and statistical theory to economics and the social sciences. The articles are presented as "photocopies" of the originals, including accompanying illustrations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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