John R. Commons and sociology: more than an influence

Guillaume Vallet
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Guillaume Vallet: CREG - Centre de recherche en économie de Grenoble - UGA - Université Grenoble Alpes

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Abstract: This paper examines John R. Commons' s relation to sociology. It puts forth the idea that sociology was at the heart of Commons' s political economy, helping Commons frame his theory. Although this sociological influence may have been more substantial in Commons' s early academic life, sociological knowledge has remained instrumental to Commons throughout his career. This paper exposes the underpinnings of this influence, putting forward the idea that Commons' s framework can be captured through the concept of a ‘spiral theory', in which sociology lied at this core.

Keywords: Progressive Era; Institutionalism; Christian sociology; Sociology; John R. Commons (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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Published in Evolutionary and Institutional Economics Review, 2026, 15 p. ⟨10.1007/s40844-026-00342-9⟩

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DOI: 10.1007/s40844-026-00342-9

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