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Philosophical origins of Seventeenth Century American Economic Thought

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  • James S. CICARELLI

    (Roosevelt University, USA)

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This paper traces the philosophical foundations of American economic thought in the seventeenth century. It highlights the influence of European intellectual traditions and their adaptation in colonial America.

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  • James S. CICARELLI, 2025. "Philosophical origins of Seventeenth Century American Economic Thought," Journal of Economic and Social Thought, EconSciences Journals, vol. 12(1), pages 16-35, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:cvv:journ3:v:12:y:2025:i:1:p:16-35
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    2. Smith, Daniel Scott, 1972. "The Demographic History of Colonial New England," The Journal of Economic History, Cambridge University Press, vol. 32(1), pages 165-183, March.
    3. David D. Friedman, 1980. "In Defense of Thomas Aquinas and the Just Price," History of Political Economy, Duke University Press, vol. 12(2), pages 234-242, Summer.
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    • B11 - Schools of Economic Thought and Methodology - - History of Economic Thought through 1925 - - - Preclassical (Ancient, Medieval, Mercantilist, Physiocratic)
    • N31 - Economic History - - Labor and Consumers, Demography, Education, Health, Welfare, Income, Wealth, Religion, and Philanthropy - - - U.S.; Canada: Pre-1913
    • P16 - Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems - - Capitalist Economies - - - Capitalist Institutions; Welfare State

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