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""Memorials of Alfred Marshall"" is a profound commemorative volume dedicated to the life and intellectual legacy of one of the foundational figures of modern economics. Edited by his distinguished successor at Cambridge, A. C. Pigou, this collection serves as a multifaceted exploration of Marshall's character, his rigorous academic pursuits, and the lasting impact of his landmark theories on the field of political economy. The work combines biographical sketches, personal reminiscences, and scholarly reflections to provide a comprehensive portrait of the man who authored ""Principles of Economics."" It includes significant contributions from his contemporaries, including a celebrated biographical essay by John Maynard Keynes, which captures the essence of Marshall's dedication to the social sciences as a means of improving the human condition. Beyond personal anecdotes, the volume features selected papers and correspondence that illuminate Marshall's evolving thoughts on value, distribution, and the role of the economist in society. This collection is an indispensable resource for researchers and students of economic history, offering an intimate look at the evolution of the Cambridge school of economics and the professionalization of the discipline during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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