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“The Invisible Hand of MariaEdgeworth”: An Economist, Erased

Maria Edgeworth sneaked economic theory into her best-selling novels. Two centuries later, a new book finally gives her the credit she deserves.

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Jeanna Smialek29 Aug 2026, 09:02 amUpdated 3h ago1 min readBusinessGlobal

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“The Invisible Hand of Maria Edgeworth”: An Economist, Erased

Maria Edgeworth sneaked economic theory into her best-selling novels. Two centuries later, a new book finally gives her the credit she deserves.

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Source: The New York Times · Jeanna Smialek. Published 29 Aug 2026, 09:02 am.

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