F. Y. Edgeworth's 'Mathematical Psychics' and Further Papers on Political Economy

F. Y. Edgeworth made major contributions in the early stages of the development of contract and game theory which have had a fundamental impact on economics. This volume brings together a number of his writings on political economy edited by Peter Newman, the leading authority on Edgeworth's life and works. In addition to journal and dictionary articles and book reviews, the volume notably includes his monograph contribution Mathematical Psychics. Edgeworth's texts are supplemented with introductions, editorial notes, and the most comprehensive bibliography of the writings yet compiled.