  We consider the thermodynamic approach to the description of economic systems
and processes. The first and second laws of thermodynamics as applied to
economic systems are derived and analyzed. It is shown that there is a deep
analogy between the parameters of thermodynamic and economic systems (markets);
in particular, each thermodynamic parameter can be associated with a certain
economic parameter or indicator. The economic meaning of such primordially
thermodynamic concepts as pressure, volume, internal energy, heat, etc. has
been established. The thermostatistics of the market is considered. It is shown
that, as in conventional thermostatistics, many market parameters, such as
price of goods, quantity of goods, etc., as well as their fluctuations can be
calculated formally using the partition function of an economic system.
