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Welfare definition of economics were propounded by -

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Alfred Marshall
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Adam Smith
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Samuelson
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Lionel Robbins
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The correct option is A Alfred Marshall

The welfare definition of economics is an attempt by Alfred Marshall, a pioneer neoclassical economist, to redefine his field of study. ... In the words of Marshall, "man earns money to get material welfare." This is why economists since Marshall have described his definition as the welfare definition of economics. Therefore we can say that adam smith gives stress on wealth concept.


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