Peter Groenewegen's status as one of the foremost historians of economic thought in the world is unquestionable. His work within economics is a legacy which shall benefit scores of future economists and historians.

This collection of essays offers substantial and diverse contributions to the history of economic thought in honor of Professor Groenewegen. Figures whose work is analyzed in terms of its impact on contemporary economic issues and policies include:

* Alfred Marshall
* John Maynard Keynes
* William Stanley Jevons

The contributors to this impressive volume include G.C. Harcourt, A.W. Coats and Milton Friedman and, with the added value of a comprehensive bibliography of Groenewegen's work, this book is sure to find (and deserve) its place on the bookshelves of many economist and historians.