Abstract
Addresses the theory of capital and interest of Eucken. Explains how
Eucken works out the temporal aspects of the economic process in
different monetary systems, market structures and economic systems. The
theory is critically evaluated. Eucken made essential contributions to
the theory of capital and interest (ranking alongside the works of
Böhm‐Bawerk, Wicksell, Cassel, Fisher, Allais, Hirschleifer and a few
other economists). The profession would benefit from closer acquaintance
with his ideas.