Post-Keynesian Essays from Down Under Volume II: Essays on Policy and Applied Economics
Author | : G. Harcourt |
Publisher | : Palgrave Macmillan |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2015-11-26 |
ISBN-10 | : 113747534X |
ISBN-13 | : 9781137475343 |
Rating | : 4/5 (343 Downloads) |
Download or read book Post-Keynesian Essays from Down Under Volume II: Essays on Policy and Applied Economics written by G. Harcourt and published by Palgrave Macmillan. This book was released on 2015-11-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Joseph Halevi, G. C. Harcourt, Peter Kriesler and J. W. Nevile bring together a collection of their most influential papers on post-Keynesian thought. Their work stresses the importance of the underlying institutional framework, of the economy as a historical process and, therefore, of path determinacy. In addition, their essays suggest the ultimate goal of economics is as a tool to inform policy and make the world a better place, with better being defined by an overriding concern with social justice. Volume II assess application and policies.