John Kenneth Galbraith and the Future of Economics [electronic resource] /
Laperche, B.editor.
Uzunidis, D.editor.
This book examines the life and works of John Kenneth Galbraith and demonstrates how his non-conventional approach to economics is critical to understanding the trouble that currently exists within economics and economic policies. With new perspectives on his work, this book proposes new answers to the economic challenges both industrialized and developing economies are facing.
Cover; Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; Acknowledgements; List of Contributors; Preface; Introduction; Part I Back to John Kenneth Galbraith; Part II The Trouble with Economists and Policies; Part III Economies in a Global Context: a Programme of Action; Index
Papers from the International Symposium honoring John Kenneth Galbraith held in Paris in September 2004.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This book examines the life and works of John Kenneth Galbraith and demonstrates how his non-conventional approach to economics is critical to understanding the trouble that currently exists within economics and economic policies. With new perspectives on his work, this book proposes new answers to the economic challenges both industrialized and developing economies are facing.
Galbraith, John Kenneth, 1908-2006.
Economic history.
Macroeconomics.
Economic theory.
Political economy.
History of Economic Thought/Methodology.
Macroeconomics/Monetary Economics//Financial Economics.
Economic Theory/Quantitative Economics/Mathematical Methods.
International Political Economy.