Teaching post Keynesian economics
By: edited by Jesper Jespersen, Professor of Economics, Roskilde University, Denmark ; Mogens Ove Madsen, Associate Professor of Economics, Aalborg University, Denmark
Contributors: Edward Elgar Publishing
Publisher: Edward Elgar; Elgar Publishing, Incorporated, Edward
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Cheltenham
Language: eng
Number of pages: 239
ISBN-13: 9781782546993; 9781782547006
Subjects: Keynesian economics; Study and teaching (Higher); Keynessche Theorie; Neokeynesianismus; Wirtschaftslehre
Description: This book contends that post Keynesian economics has its own methodological and didactic basis, and its realistic analysis is much-needed in the current economic and financial crisis. At a time when the original message of Keynes' General Theory is no longer present in the most university syllabuses, this book celebrates the uniqueness of teaching post Keynesian economics, providing comparisons with traditional economic rationale and illustrating the advantages of post Keynesian pedagogy. Against a backdrop in which neo-classical textbooks prevail, the expert contributors demonstrate that Keynes and The General Theory possess indispensable insight that would furnish students with a clearer understanding of the world economy in which they live. They explore the teaching of post Keynesian economics from a number of different perspectives, covering topics such as open system theorizing, pluralism in teaching, rhetoric in the spirit of Keynes, uncertainty, expectations and money. A critique of mainstream and traditional economic textbooks is also provided. This highly unique and fascinating book will provide an invaluable reference tool for teachers and researchers in post Keynesian economics, as well as their students.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: 1. Teaching post-Keynesian economics in a mainstream department / Marc Lavoie; title: 2. The economist who mistook his model for a market / Roy J. Rotheim; title: 3. The future is open : on open-system theorising in economics / Victoria Chick; title: 4. Teaching open-system economics / Sheila Dow; title: 5. Pluralism in economics education / Andy Denis; title: 6. Truth and beauty in macroeconomics / Allin Cottrell; title: 7. Rhetoric in the spirit of Keynes : metaphors to persuade economists, students and the public about fiscal policy / Bruce Littleboy; title: 8. Teaching macroeconomics : seeking inspiration from Paul Davidson / Finn Olesen; title: 9. What about the mainstream critique of American principles of economics textbooks? / Poul Thøis Madsen; title: 10. Teaching Keynes's theory to neoclassically formed minds / Angel Asensio; title: 11. Neoclassical and Keynesian macro models : thinking about the 'special case' / Marco Missaglia; title: 12. Economists on the 2008 financial crisis : genuine reflection, or, Constructing narratives to reaffirm the profession's authority? / Michael J. Salvagno.