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Gerónimo de Uztáriz and his Economic Work

New Politics and the Origins of the Science of Commerce in 18th Century Europe

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Editors:
  1. Jesús Astigarraga

    1. Department of Applied Economics, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain

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  2. Niccolò Guasti

    1. Department of Education and Humanities, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy

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  • Brings attention to an overlooked aspect of the history of economic thought
  • Highlights the interplay between economic thought and economic history
  • Shows the historical importance of Gerónimo de Uztáriz’s economic ideas

Part of the book series: Palgrave Studies in the History of Economic Thought (PHET)

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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 Theórica y Práctica de comercio y de marina 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 Theórica 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.

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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvii
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  2. Uztáriz and the Origins of the “Science of Commerce” in Europe

    • Jesús Astigarraga, Niccolò Guasti
    Pages 1-20

  5. Translations, Influences, Adaptations

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 211-211
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    2. Uztáriz in Britain

      • Richard van den Berg
      Pages 213-239

    3. The French Translation of the Theórica: From Political Arithmetic to Political Economy

      • Antonella Alimento
      Pages 241-267

    4. Uztáriz in the German-Speaking World: Karl Zinzendorf’s Commercial Travels to Spain in 1767

      • Simon Adler
      Pages 269-291

    5. The Circulation and Translation of Uztáriz’s Theórica in Italy

      • Niccolò Guasti
      Pages 293-319

    6. Uztáriz’s Theórica and Strategies for Spain’s Economic Development (1740–1795)

      • Jesús Astigarraga, Javier Usoz, Juan Zabalza
      Pages 321-341

  6. Back Matter

    Pages 343-364
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Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Applied Economics, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain

    Jesús Astigarraga

  • Department of Education and Humanities, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy

    Niccolò Guasti

About the editors

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

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

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Gerónimo de Uztáriz and his Economic Work

  • Book Subtitle: New Politics and the Origins of the Science of Commerce in 18th Century Europe

  • Editors: Jesús Astigarraga, Niccolò Guasti

  • Series Title: Palgrave Studies in the History of Economic Thought

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-75857-7

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham

  • eBook Packages: Economics and Finance, Economics and Finance (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2025

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-031-75856-0Published: 05 April 2025

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-031-75859-1Due: 19 April 2026

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-031-75857-7Published: 04 April 2025

  • Series ISSN: 2662-6578

  • Series E-ISSN: 2662-6586

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVII, 364

  • Number of Illustrations: 9 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: History of Economic Thought/Methodology, Economic History, Political Economy/Economic Systems

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