Alternative Approaches To Economic Theory

Author : Victor A. Beker
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2019-06-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780429664519

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Alternative Approaches to Economic Theory by Victor A. Beker Pdf

The 2007–2008 financial crisis exposed the shortcomings of mainstream economic theory with economists unprepared to deal with it. In the face of this, a major rethinking of economics seems necessary and in presenting alternative approaches to economic theory, this book contributes to the rebuilding of the discipline. This volume brings together contributions from different perspectives and theoretical approaches that address the challenge of updating the economic theory corpus and seek to recover prestige for this discipline after the failure of neoclassical economics. It addresses a range of topics, including the complexity approach to economics, category theory, the Post-Keynesian approach to micro and macroeconomics, financialisation, multidimensional analysis and ecological economics. The book is aimed at economics scholars, researchers, academics and practitioners, as well as upper undergraduates and graduates in this area of knowledge. It may also be of interest for people interested in methodological issues in economics and the relationship between economic theory and the real world.

Author : Philip Arestis
Publisher : Springer
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2018-02-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319696768

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Alternative Approaches in Macroeconomics by Philip Arestis Pdf

This book honours Professor John McCombie’s retirement by exploring a variety of themes, theories and debates in non-orthodox macroeconomics. With contributions from leading scholars, the book covers diverse ground in economic thought, policy, empirical work and modelling. It demonstrates ongoing presumptions and asks probing questions of topical questions from the increase of income equality to the international variation of productivity investment. This collection will appeal to academics and students with an interest in the history of macroeconomic thinking.

Author : Erik S. Reinert,Jayati Ghosh,Rainer Kattel
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 848 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781782544685

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Handbook of Alternative Theories of Economic Development by Erik S. Reinert,Jayati Ghosh,Rainer Kattel Pdf

The Handbook of Alternative Theories of Economic Development explores the theories and approaches which, over a prolonged period of time, have existed as viable alternatives to today’s mainstream and neo-classical tenets. With a total of 40 specially commissioned chapters, written by the foremost authorities in their respective fields, this volume represents a landmark in the field of economic development. It elucidates the richness of the alternative and sometimes misunderstood ideas which, in different historical contexts, have proved to be vital to the improvement of the human condition. The subject matter is approached from several complementary perspectives. From a historical angle, the Handbook charts the mercantilist and cameralist theories that emerged from the Renaissance and developed further during the Enlightenment. From a geographical angle, it includes chapters on African, Chinese, Indian, and Muslim approaches to economic development. Different schools are also explored and discussed including nineteenth century US development theory, Marxist, Schumpeterian, Latin American structuralism, regulation theory and world systems theories of development. In addition, the Handbook has chapters on important events and institutions including The League of Nations, The Havana Charter, and UNCTAD, as well as on particularly influential development economists. Contemporary topics such as the role of finance, feminism, the agrarian issue, and ecology and the environment are also covered in depth. This comprehensive Handbook offers an unrivalled review and analysis of alternative and heterodox theories of economic development. It should be read by all serious scholars, teachers and students of development studies, and indeed anyone interested in alternatives to development orthodoxy.

Author : Sukhamoy Chakravarty
Publisher : Centre for Studies in Social Sciences
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105039335745

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Alternative Approaches to a Theory of Economic Growth by Sukhamoy Chakravarty Pdf

Author : Fred E. Foldvary
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 902 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1858983959

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Beyond Neoclassical Economics by Fred E. Foldvary Pdf

This introduction to the main heterodox schools of economic thought examines their main concepts and their critiques of mainstream theory. The schools examined include Austrian economics, geo-economics, the Virginia school of political economy, feminist economics, humanist economics, institutional economics, and nondeterminist Marxism. The aim of these essays is to understand the ideas and methodology of these approaches, and also to explain why there are different approaches to economics, and how the various schools relate to each other.

Author : Fred E. Foldvary
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105019166532

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Beyond Neoclassical Economics by Fred E. Foldvary Pdf

This introduction to the main heterodox schools of economic thought examines their main concepts and their critiques of mainstream theory. The schools examined include Austrian economics, geo-economics, the Virginia school of political economy, feminist economics, humanist economics, institutional economics, and nondeterminist Marxism. The aim of these essays is to understand the ideas and methodology of these approaches, and also to explain why there are different approaches to economics, and how the various schools relate to each other.

Author : Don Ross
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0262182467

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Economic Theory and Cognitive Science by Don Ross Pdf

A hilariously funny cookbook–cum–how–I–did–it memoir by the chef/restaurateur who created New York's dazzling Ápizz restaurant. At the age of thirty–seven, John LaFemina left a lucrative career as a jeweler to become a chef. Instead of going back to school, or getting on–the–job training, he did it the hard way: he bought the restaurant and then taught himself to cook. Today he owns two of New York's great Italian restaurants–Ápizz and Peasant–and is one of the city's most–talked–about chefs, earning rave reviews from fans and critics. In this gorgeous cookbook, he not only shares scores of recipes, but describes his life as a Canarsie boy learning about meatballs and macaroni in his mother's kitchen–and reveals how he drew on a lifetime of Italian cooking, and his own hard work and exquisite taste to create his dream restaurant from scratch. LaFemina takes us step–by–step through the process of finding the perfect location (and figuring out how many meatballs you have to sell to pay the rent), designing a restaurant, procuring all the necessary permits and licenses, and creating the menu. And this is just the first part of running a restaurant. He shares his experiences in dealing with the public and the press, unexpected disasters, and finally, basking in the glory of a popular restaurant. Along with his inspiring story, John LaFemina also shares 100 mouthwatering recipes, including: Lasagna with Braised Wild Boar Mushroom Risotto Veal, Beef, and Pork Meatballs with Ricotta Filling Open Ravioli with Roasted Butternut Squash Creamsicle Panna Cotta Chocolate Banana Bread Pudding

Author : Ron P. Baiman,Heather Boushey,Dawn Saunders
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2015-02-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317462682

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Political Economy and Contemporary Capitalism by Ron P. Baiman,Heather Boushey,Dawn Saunders Pdf

This volume covers the theoretical method, macroeconomics, microeconomics, international trade and finance, development, and policy of economic theory. It incorporates various alternative approaches as well as a broad spectrum of policy issues.

Author : Panagiotis E. Petrakis
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 561 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783030500689

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Theoretical Approaches to Economic Growth and Development by Panagiotis E. Petrakis Pdf

This book provides the theoretical and analytical background critical to understand the process of economic development and growth at the beginning of the 21st century. This book adopts an interdisciplinary approach, using concepts borrowed from related disciplines such as politics, anthropology, psychology, business, and more. The core theme of this book is the argument that different theoretical approaches constitute excellent creative contributions, the study of which is necessary for a complete understanding of development and growth. Thus, this book stands out for its theoretical pluralistic character. The first part of the book provides an introduction to essential methodology terms for the theory of economic development and growth, while the second part outlines important concepts of economic behavior. Part three focuses on the sources of economic growth and their evolution throughout history, and pays special attention to the main theories related to economic growth as well as to the growth and development implications of Covid-19. The book ends with an analysis of international financial architecture and the consolidated financial transaction framework.

Author : Oscar Nudler,Mark A. Lutz
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0945257724

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Economics, Culture, and Society by Oscar Nudler,Mark A. Lutz Pdf

Critics of economic orthodoxy contend that contrary to its claims, economics is only one facet of human existence. The failure to see how it distorts basic human values, moreover, is at the root of the social and environmental problems faced by developed and developing societies. That position underlies the four extended essays in this volume.

Author : Robert B. Ekelund, Jr.,Robert F. Hébert
Publisher : Waveland Press
Page : 656 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2006-11-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781478608608

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A History of Economic Theory and Method by Robert B. Ekelund, Jr.,Robert F. Hébert Pdf

Economics, as intellectual discourse, is not a settled body of principles; it is a heterogeneous discipline with numerous traditions, each based on a cluster of theories. Ekelund and Hebert, experienced researchers and educators, balance continuity and consensus in the evolution of economic theory with alternative points of view about the nature, scope, and method of economic inquiry. Their creative approach gives readers a feel for the thought processes of the great minds in economics and underscores key ideas impacting contemporary thought and practice. Building on the solid foundation of previous editions, the fifth edition of A History of Economic Theory and Method presents an updated and expanded examination of the essential theoretical elements of an economy and the numerous institutions that affect market behavior, beginning with the ancient Greeks and ending with the late twentieth century. It features an in-depth interpretation of the transition from classical to neoclassical economic thought, exposes some of the dissident voices raised against classical economic orthodoxy, discusses game theory, takes a close look at the origins of traditional microeconomics, avoids highly technical or graphically complicated material, and examines the advantages and disadvantages of economics achieving a scientific statusapplying mathematical and statistical techniques in economic inquiry. Chapters contain boxed material that enrich touchstone ideas or mark procedural disagreements and alternative approaches to economics.

Author : Philip Arestis
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105002268840

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The Post-Keynesian Approach to Economics by Philip Arestis Pdf

Contiene: The Grand Neo-clssical Synthesis; Refinements of the GNS; A critique of GNS economics; Post-keynesian economics; Theories of production, investment and distribution; Theories of prices and pricing; The theory of money wage determination; The theory of money, credit and finance; Growth Dynamics and bussines cycles theories; Economic policy implications.

Author : Pierangelo Garegnani,Paul Samuelson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2012-08-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136244803

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The Theory of Value and Distribution in Economics by Pierangelo Garegnani,Paul Samuelson Pdf

This new volume explores two alternative economic theories – the classical theory and the marginalist or neoclassical theory- through a discussion between two eminent economists, Pierangelo Garegnani and Paul Samuelson. The key themes of the volume are the difference in approaches to the explanation of the distribution of income and relative prices, and therefore different approaches to all other economic problems, in particular capital accumulation and economic growth. The book discusses whether there is a ‘classical’ approach to the theory of value and distribution at the core of economic theory that is fundamentally different from the later marginalist or neoclassical theory. In the volume, the late Pierangelo Garegnani argues for the validity of Piero Sraffa’s position on this issue, whilst the late noble laureate Paul Samuelson vehemently contests it. At a time of economic crisis, the future of the discipline is far from certain, and so it is extremely important to bring these debates back into the light, by reproducing them together for the first time. A comprehensive introduction by Heinz Kurz sets the debate in this context, and provides crucial background to the arguments.

Author : Marc Jarsulic
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2019-03-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780429698521

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Effective Demand And Income Distribution by Marc Jarsulic Pdf

Considering ideas from various economic paradigms, namely post-Keynesian, neo-Ricardian, and neo-Marxian, this book discusses the importance of money to Keynes's analysis of effective demand and income distribution. It also considers the connections between relative prices and income distribution.

Author : Victor A. Beker
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2023-11-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000998580

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Economic Theory for the Real World by Victor A. Beker Pdf

After the Great Financial Crisis economic theory was fiercely criticized from both outside and inside the discipline for being incapable of explaining a crisis of such magnitude. Slowly but persistently, new strands of economic thought are developing, to replace the old-fashioned neoclassical economic theory, which have a common characteristic: they are better suited to help understand the real-world economy. This book explores the key tenets and applications of these. The book opens with an explanation of the ‘real world’ approach to economics in which theoretical models resemble real world situations, realistic assumptions are made, and factors such as uncertainty, coordination problems and bounded rationality are incorporated. Additionally, the book explores the ramifications of considering the economy as both a dynamic system – with a past, present and future – as well as a complex one. These theoretical precepts of the real world economy are then applied to some of the most pressing economic issues facing the world today including ecological sustainability, the rise of corporate power, the growing dominance of the financial world, and rising unemployment, poverty and inequality. In each case, the book reveals the insights of the shortcomings of the neoclassical approach which fails to illuminate the complexities behind each issue. It is demonstrated that, by contrast, adopting an approach grounded in the real world has the power to produce policy proposals to help tackle these problems. This book is essential reading for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the economy, including readers from economics and across the social sciences.