"Piero Sraffa: His Life, Thought and Contemporary Interpretations"

"Piero Sraffa: His Life, Thought and Contemporary Interpretations" explores the influential Italian economist's contributions to economic theory, particularly his critique of marginalism and the development of a classical approach centered on the production process and income distribution. Sraffa's work challenged prevailing ideas about value and price formation, emphasizing the interconnected roles of labor, capital, and interindustry relationships. The book also discusses how modern economists interpret his ideas today, highlighting their relevance to debates on capitalism, income inequality, and economic methodology. Overall, it provides a comprehensive understanding of Sraffa's impact on economic thought.