This volume revisits the foundations of classical political economy and outlines on that basis
a new research paradigm. Ajit Sinha presents an extremely ambitious and challenging work that
opens new and invaluable vistas on classical economic theory and economics at large. Roberto
Scazzieri Professor of Economic Analysis University of Bologna and National Lincei Academy
Italy. For a quarter of a century Ajit Sinha has worked on the classical theory of value
reinterpreting Adam Smith David Ricardo and Karl Marx in terms of his own original and often
contested interpretation of Piero Sraffa. This fascinating volume brings together several of
Sinha's most perceptive and most contentious papers. Always scholarly stimulating and
provocative it is essential reading for anyone with an interest in classical value theory.
John King Emeritus Professor La Trobe University Australia. This collection of essays
invites the reader to trace the intellectual journey of the author from his early incisive
exploration and critique of key categories in Marxian economics through his insights into
classical economic theory culminating in his pioneering and definitive reading of the
economics of Sraffa. Where the author's position has significantly changed he provides
notations and explanations and the addition of two new chapters written especially for this
volume complete the scholarly journey. Following three decades worth of study this book brings
together a set of important contributions that not only give historical perspective but makes
them convenient and accessible for students and researchers today.
