Thomas Edward Cliffe Leslie
Economist and jurist with legal theories
Born
June 21st, 1825
199 years ago
Died
1882
143 years ago — 57 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Ireland
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Significant contributions to economics and legal theories emerged from a scholarly background in both fields. Served as a professor of political economy at Queen's University, Belfast, and published influential works that shaped economic studies. Authored 'The Essays in Political Economy' which addressed fundamental questions in economics and law. Engaged with contemporary economic thought, advocating for a comprehensive understanding of market mechanisms and their legal implications.
Authored 'The Essays in Political Economy'
Served as a professor at Queen's University, Belfast
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