‘There is no system of economic theory more logical than that of Marx.’
“The Socialist Economics of Karl Marx and His Followers” is a two parts essay giving a historical overview on Karl Marx’s theories on socialism and the Marxism later developed by his followers. Also included in this volume is “Some Neglected Points in the Theory of Socialism”, a bold essay linking the popularity of socialism with the decrease in relative wealth, and selected book reviews by Veblen.
Thorstein Veblen was an American economist and social scientist who made important contributions to the study of economic institutions and the study of social class. He is best known for his book The Theory of the Leisure Class which introduced the term “conspicuous consumption”.