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F.Y. Edgeworth
Writings in Probability, Statistics and Economics
9781858982380 Edward Elgar Publishing
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.
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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.
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.
Critical Acclaim
‘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.’
– Eric R. Sowey, History of Economics Review
‘This extraordinary talented social scientist was one of the most subtle and profound of his generation of statistical thinkers: the leading statistical theorist of the last half of the 19th century, and an economist who should not be ranked below Jevons and Marshall. What a pleasure that a new generation can now discover Edgeworth. He remains an eccentric joy to read; his prose shines with subtle wit, surprising insights, and immense erudition.’
– Stephen M. Stigler, University of Chicago, US
‘Edgeworth was exceptional in the quality and originality of his work. This is why his papers still repay close reading. The editor and publisher are therefore to be thanked for providing a valuable research resource.’
– John Creedy, Economic Record
– Eric R. Sowey, History of Economics Review
‘This extraordinary talented social scientist was one of the most subtle and profound of his generation of statistical thinkers: the leading statistical theorist of the last half of the 19th century, and an economist who should not be ranked below Jevons and Marshall. What a pleasure that a new generation can now discover Edgeworth. He remains an eccentric joy to read; his prose shines with subtle wit, surprising insights, and immense erudition.’
– Stephen M. Stigler, University of Chicago, US
‘Edgeworth was exceptional in the quality and originality of his work. This is why his papers still repay close reading. The editor and publisher are therefore to be thanked for providing a valuable research resource.’
– John Creedy, Economic Record
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