Economic Theory & Philosophy

Originally published in 1971, this report presents Dr Jánossy’s attempt to demonstrate that all post-war economic ‘miracles’ lasted only until production levels reached the levels they should have done had there been no war and concludes that economic development is extremely consistent. This title ..

This book brings together contributions on the current debate on positive and normative science and philosophy and value judgements in economics from Martha Nussbaum and Harvey Gram, as well as a new chapter from the editors...

Globalization is theorized in this book as an emerging new stage of capitalism. Robert Went takes us on a journey from the historical roots of globalization through to its relevance in the modern day...

The authors examine Walras' general equilibrium models, tracing their development through his major work Elements of Pure Economics, and also placing them in the broader context of his design for optimal economic order...

This supplementary volume to Beveridge’s important work Voluntary Action sets out some of the important material on which the Report is based, and amplifies it by giving views and statements of fact submitted by many experts in the fields covered by his Inquiry. _x005F_x000D_  ..

This study provides a new perspective on Walras' work as well as new insights into the making of neoclassical economics...

This study provides a new perspective on Walras' work as well as new insights into the making of neoclassical economics...

Aims to advance contemporary understanding of the economic and political issues confronting the world. This book is intended for use by students, lecturers and researchers in the fields of economics, philosophy and political theory...

Highly readable and controversial, a work of considerable scholarship and energy, The Fatal Conceit will greatly advance our understanding of the economic and political issues confronting the world...

Well-functioning labour markets are a precondition for economic development. Here leading researchers present an overview of labour market workings providing new theoretical and empirical insights...

This book analyses the work of Boisguilbert, in the establishment and development of liberal economics. From here the author explores the theoretical foundations of 'laissez-faire'...

This is a ground-breaking book about the foundations of institutional economics. K. William Kapp presents the economic role of institutions for economic development, capital formation and technological dynamics in an easily accessible and comprehensive manner. As a front-rank 20th century institutio..