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Elements of Economic Theory and American Political Economy

Written by John D. Mueller - Ethics and Public Policy Center

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Economic theory began in the natural law philosophy with elements from Aristotle and Augustine, first integrated by Thomas Aquinas, which were widely disseminated by "Protestant scholastics" like Samuel Pufendorf, and further developed by the American Founders.

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