Alfred Marshall (26 July 1842 – 13 July 1924) was an English economist and one of the most influential economists of his time. His book Principles of Economics (1890) was the dominant economic textbook in England for many years, and brought the ideas of supply and demand, marginal utility, and costs of production into a coherent whole, popularizing the modern neoclassical approach which dominates microeconomics to this day. As a result, he is known as the father of scientific economics.
As a member of the Democratic Party representing Maine, Alfred Marshall contributed to the legislative process during 1 term in office. Alfred Marshall’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history, participating in the democratic process and representing the interests of constituents.
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