Take a look at Petur Jonnson's 1995 Eastern Economic Journal on Say's Law, and Anton Murphy's Oxford University Press book,  The Genesis of Macroeconomics.

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Subject: [SHOE] Lit Review Question - Related to Macro Follies Debate

Dear Colleagues,

I chose to observe rather than participate in the Shoe "Great Macro Follies Debate of 2012" (tm).  I am not interested in re-opening that can of words.  I am, however, interested in literature review suggestions.  Like many who observe and/or contribute to this listserv, I teach macroeconomics from both an economic history and history of economic thought perspective.  One topic that continues to trouble me with respect to macro textbooks as well as my teaching of the subject matter pertains to the presentation of classical economics and the classical depiction of economic contractions.  Based on my observations of the debate that ensued on this listserv, I noticed that there emerged a strong notion that classical economists provided a clear understanding and depiction of downturns.  I would like to strengthen my own understanding of the classicals' argument on the issue of contractions and I am hoping that members of this listserv might be willing to offer me some suggestions as to specific references in which classical economists clearly articulate their perspective regarding downturns.  In particular, I am interested in passages from Say and Ricardo, but I am open to other suggestions as well.  Thank you.

Best Regards,

Justin A. Elardo, PhD
Portland Community College