In this book the theory of social production is systematically
formulated in terms and concepts of classical political economy and
neo-classical economics. In this way the subject becomes accessible not
only to professional researchers in areas of the theory of production
and economic growth, but also to the educated reader who is curious
about the principles behind the functioning of a national economy. The
book can be considered as an introduction for students with a background
in physics, chemistry and engineering, who wish to specialize in
economics. It is explained how the growth of production is connected
with achievements in technological consumption of labour and energy. The
theory allows one to analyse the past and the present of the social
production system and to build scripts of the future progress. The book
could be interesting for energy specialists who are engaged in planning
and analysing production and consumption of energy carriers and
determining energy policy, and for economists who want to know how
energy and technology are affecting economic growth.