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John R. Commons and sociology: more than an influence

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  • Guillaume Vallet

    (CREG - Centre de recherche en économie de Grenoble - UGA - Université Grenoble Alpes)

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This paper examines John R. Commons' s relation to sociology. It puts forth the idea that sociology was at the heart of Commons' s political economy, helping Commons frame his theory. Although this sociological influence may have been more substantial in Commons' s early academic life, sociological knowledge has remained instrumental to Commons throughout his career. This paper exposes the underpinnings of this influence, putting forward the idea that Commons' s framework can be captured through the concept of a ‘spiral theory', in which sociology lied at this core.

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  • Guillaume Vallet, 2026. "John R. Commons and sociology: more than an influence," Post-Print hal-05570315, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:hal-05570315
    DOI: 10.1007/s40844-026-00342-9
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