Lionel Robbins (1898-1984) Although recognized equally for his contributions to economic policy, methodology, and the history of ideas, Lionel Robbins made his name as a theorist. In the twenties he attacked Alfred Marshall's concept of the "representative firm," arguing that the concept did not help one understand the equilibrium of the firm or of an industry. econlib.org
Although recognized equally for his contributions to economic policy, methodology, and the history of ideas, Lionel Robbins made his name as a theorist. www.econlib.org/library/enc/bios/robbins.html