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Schumpeter, Joseph Alois, 1883-1950. The theory of economic development.
(Social science classis series)
Translation of: Theorie der wirtschaftlichen Entwicklung.
Reprint. Originally published: Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard University, 1934.
(Harvard economics studies v. 46) with new introd.
“Transaction ed.”—Introd.
Includes bibliographical references.
1. Economics. 2. Economic development. 3. Capitalism. I. Title. II. Series. III. Series: Harvard economic srudies: v. 46.
HB175.S462 1983 330
ISBN 0-87855-698-2
79-67059