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John Atkinson Hobson

English economist, social scientist and critic of imperialism (1858-1940) · United Kingdom · On the map · Academics · Died at 81

John Atkinson Hobson was an English economist and social scientist. Hobson is best known for his writing on imperialism, which influenced Vladimir Lenin, and his theory of underconsumption.

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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1858 to 1940 · aged 81