Francis Amasa Walker was a prominent economist and statistician of the late 19th century, and this collection of his lectures and essays reflects his wide-ranging interests and erudition. From the economics of railroads to the theory of value, Walker's clear and insightful writing sheds light on some of the most important issues of his day. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of economic thought. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.