Eli F. Heckscher, 1879–1952, and his treatise on mercantilism revisited

Abstract

Eli F. Heckscher, one of the foremost economic historians during the first half of the twentieth century, was bom in Stockholm Nov. 25, 1879; he died at age 73, Dec. 23, 1952. The occasion for this paper is to memorialize the centenary of his birth, and thus give us an opportunity to review, to contemplate, and derive stimulation from the very subsuntial contributions Heckscher made to our discipline.

In writing this article I want especially to acknowledge the help I have received from Professors Carl Erik Knoellinger, Åbo Academi and Lennart Jörberg, University of Lund. Prof. Knoellingar gave me valuable information concerning Heckscher's student years and early career. Prof. Jörberg provided me with certain source materials from and also about Heckscher's very extensive writings. He also read and commented to my benefit on an earlier version of this essay. I also wish to express my gratitude to the Faculty Research Committee, University of California Riverside for a grant in support of this research.

In writing this article I want especially to acknowledge the help I have received from Professors Carl Erik Knoellinger, Åbo Academi and Lennart Jörberg, University of Lund. Prof. Knoellingar gave me valuable information concerning Heckscher's student years and early career. Prof. Jörberg provided me with certain source materials from and also about Heckscher's very extensive writings. He also read and commented to my benefit on an earlier version of this essay. I also wish to express my gratitude to the Faculty Research Committee, University of California Riverside for a grant in support of this research.

Notes

In writing this article I want especially to acknowledge the help I have received from Professors Carl Erik Knoellinger, Åbo Academi and Lennart Jörberg, University of Lund. Prof. Knoellingar gave me valuable information concerning Heckscher's student years and early career. Prof. Jörberg provided me with certain source materials from and also about Heckscher's very extensive writings. He also read and commented to my benefit on an earlier version of this essay. I also wish to express my gratitude to the Faculty Research Committee, University of California Riverside for a grant in support of this research.