Routledge Frank Knight and the Chicago School Economics Book

Explore the complex legacy of one of the most influential thinkers in economic history. In this volume from the Routledge Studies in the History of Economics series, author Ross B. Emmett examines the work of Frank H. Knight, a central figure in the Chicago School. Knight holds a unique position in the history of economic thought. While his work is fundamental to the teaching of price theory and the defense of free enterprise and liberal democracy, he also offered critical perspectives on the empirical and methodological directions taken by the discipline in the post-war era. This book investigates his skepticism regarding the prospects of liberalism and his role in shaping the twentieth-century re-articulation of economic theory. This text provides a deep look into the philosophical foundations of the Chicago School. It is an essential resource for students, academics, and historians interested in the development of economic thought and the evolution of the Chicago tradition.