F.Y. Edgeworth, Writings in Probability, Statistics, and Economics

Download or read book F.Y. Edgeworth, Writings in Probability, Statistics, and Economics written by Francis Ysidro Edgeworth and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 1996 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compilation of Edgeworth's published articles in probability theory and mathematical statistics, highlighting the evolution of the economist's theories beginning in 1925. Credited with being the nominal inventor of the Edgeworth Box diagram and the contract curve, this three volume set shows to an advantage his work in probability, the law of error, and the applications of probability and statistical theory to economics and the social sciences. The articles are presented as "photocopies" of the originals, including accompanying illustrations. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR