Gerónimo de Uztáriz and his Economic Work

New Politics and the Origins of the Science of Commerce in 18th Century Europe
2025
ISBN: 978-3-031-75856-0
Verlag: Springer Nature Switzerland

Buch, Englisch, 364 Seiten, Format (B × H): 153 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 606 g

Reihe: Palgrave Studies in the History of Economic Thought

This book provides a detailed and compelling guide to the life and economic work of Gerónimo de Uztáriz. It contextualises his work within the economic and political trends of the time, including the Enlightenment, Spanish liberalism, and colonial empires. Particular attention is given to de Uztáriz’s seminal work and how it achieved international circulation and recognition. Its influence on 18th century Spain is examined, alongside a detailed analysis of the trade systems of the day. The translation and reception of in France, Great Britain, Italy, Ireland, and Germany is also discussed.

This book aims to shed new light upon the economic work of Gerónimo de Uztáriz and highlights why his ideas remain relevant and important. It will be of interest to students and researchers working within modern history and the history of economic thought.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Guasti, Niccolò

Astigarraga, Jesús

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftsgeschichte
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Volkswirtschaftslehre Allgemein Geschichte der VWL
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Volkswirtschaftslehre Allgemein Wirtschaftstheorie, Wirtschaftsphilosophie
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Wirtschaftspolitik, politische Ökonomie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction.- 2. Gerónimo de Uztáriz, his Life and his Work.- 3. Uztáriz and the Bourbon Public Administration.- 4. The ‘Théorica’ in its International Context.- 5. Uztáriz and his sources: between Political Arithmetic, Colbertism and Arbitrism.- 6. Currency, Tariffs and the Fiscal System in Uztáriz´s ‘Theórica’.- 7. Navy and Naval Reforms in the Spanish Eighteenth-Century: Uztáriz´s Contribution.- 8. The Colonial Balance of Trade and the Needs of War: Uztáriz, the ‘Carrera de Indias’ and Military Statecraft.- 9. The ‘Théorica’ and the Economic Lexicon.- 10. The ‘Theórica’ in Great Britain and Ireland.- 11. Between Reciprocity and Patriotism: Uztáriz Reflection on Economic Competition and its Speed in France (1713-1789).- 12. The reception of Uztáriz's ‘Théorica’ in the Habsburg Monarchy and Germany.- 13. The reception of the ‘Théorica’ in Eighteenth-century Italy.- 14. Readings of Uztariz´s ‘Théorica’ in the Spanish Enlightenment (1724-1800).

Über Autor(innen)

Jesús Astigarraga is Professor of Economics at the University of Zaragoza.

Niccolò Guasti is Associate Professor at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia.