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Value Analysis in Talmudic Literature in the Light of Modern Economics

Roman A. Ohrenstein (Nassau College, State University of New York)

International Journal of Social Economics

ISSN: 0306-8293

Article publication date: 1 March 1986

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Abstract

It is by now a foregone conclusion that the Talmudic sages possessed a remarkable knowledge and understanding of highly sophisticated economic laws and practices. In fact, as far back as 1911, the eminent economist and scholar, Werner Sombart, had expressed his deep admiration for their high degree of economic sophistication and keen insight when he wrote:

Citation

Ohrenstein, R.A. (1986), "Value Analysis in Talmudic Literature in the Light of Modern Economics", International Journal of Social Economics, Vol. 13 No. 3, pp. 34-52. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb014012

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MCB UP Ltd

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