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Towards an Economics of Natural Equals provides a comprehensive documentary history of the early Virginia School of economics, examining the pioneering work of economists who grounded their theories in principles of natural equality and individual liberty. The authors, David M. Levy and Sandra J. Peart, meticulously trace the intellectual development of economic thought in Virginia during the formative period of American economic scholarship.
Through careful analysis of primary documents and historical records, the book reveals how Virginia economists integrated philosophical concepts of natural rights with economic theory. This work illuminates the connections between Enlightenment thought and classical economics, demonstrating how early American thinkers developed distinctive economic perspectives rooted in egalitarian principles.
The volume serves as an essential resource for understanding the historical foundations of American economic thought and the role Virginia played in shaping economic discourse. Scholars, economists, and historians will find valuable insights into how natural equality became a central principle in economic analysis.
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