William Stanley Jevons

Economist

Birthday September 1, 1835

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Liverpool, England

DEATH DATE Aug 13, 1882 (46)

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About

English economist and logician who is known for his book A General Mathematical Theory of Political Economy, which was published in 1862. The work is often described as the start of the mathematical method in economics and expanded on the utility theory of value. He was known as one of the leading economists and logicians of his time.

Before Fame

He received his bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of London.

Trivia

He debated with philosopher and mathematician Hermann von Helmholtz about the nature of geometric systems.

Family Life

He was married and had one child.

Associated With

One of his influences was philosopher John Stuart Mill.

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