Nicolas Chaigneau

Nicolas Chaigneau is a Professor of Economics at Lumière Lyon-2 University, affiliated with the Triangle - UMR 5206 research unit. His work focuses on political economy, history of economic thought, and classical economics. He has contributed to major translations and analyses of foundational texts such as William Stanley Jevons' Theory of Political Economy. Chaigneau supervises doctoral students exploring topics like the history of economic thought (e.g., poverty concepts in French economics, resource depletion theories). His research integrates historical analysis with contemporary debates in monetary theory and social economy.

Key publications include edited volumes on Jevons, Walras, and Dockès, as well as articles on Edgeworth, Fisher, and early 20th-century economic communities. He collaborates with institutions like the Garnier Classics and chairs projects on economic history and philosophy. Chaigneau's work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, bridging historical methodologies with modern economic frameworks.