Irving Fisher's separation theorem: its role in the post-classical impatience theroy of interest

Toomas Truuvert

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Abstract

This paper presents an investigation into the role of Fisher's Separation Theorem in the postclassical Impatience Theory of Interest. Antecedents, origins, motivations and intentions that underpinned conception of the theory are sketched. Essential aspects of Fisher's peers' published criticisms are summarised. Against this backdrop, the Separation Theorem's role at the core of the theory is outlined. Its dual function in the second approximation highlighted.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAbstracts & papers
Subtitle of host publication23rd annual conference of the History of Economic Thought Society of Australia
Place of PublicationSydney
PublisherUniversity of Sydney
Number of pages15
Publication statusPublished - 2010
EventAnnual Conference of the History of Economic Thought Society of Australia (23rd : 2010) - Sydney
Duration: 7 Jul 20109 Jul 2010

Conference

ConferenceAnnual Conference of the History of Economic Thought Society of Australia (23rd : 2010)
CitySydney
Period7/07/109/07/10

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