The political element in the development of economic theory

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The political element in the development of economic theory

by Gunnar Myrdal ; translated from the German by Paul Streeten

(International library of sociology, 29 . Economics and society ; 7)

Routledge, 1998

  • : set

Other Title

Das politische Element in der nationalökonomischen Doktrinbildung

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Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Reprint. First published by Routledge & Kegan Paul in 1953

Description and Table of Contents

Volume

ISBN 9780415175302

Description

First Published in 1998. This is Volume VII of eleven in the Economics and Society series. Translated from Swedish, the setting was the Swedish economic discussion in the late 'twenties, the years preceding the crash on the New York Stock Exchange in September 1929 was a time of confidence in restored stability and progress. This book was planned as a frontal attack on the dogmas of the older generation and it was originally meant to be a popular exposition.

Table of Contents

  • Chapter 1 Politics and Political Economy
  • Chapter 2 The Ideological Background
  • Chapter 3 The Classical Theory of Value
  • Chapter 4 The Neo-Classical Theory of Value
  • Chapter 5 Economic Liberalism
  • Chapter 6 'Social Housekeeping' and Social Value
  • Chapter 7 The Theory of Public Finance
  • Chapter 8 The ROle of Economics in Politics
Volume

: set ISBN 9780415178198

Description

This important set of books gives students and researchers a powerful resource for exploring the complex interrelationship of social and economic theory. Containing classic and groundbreaking works by Parsons and Myrdal, this set is relevant to anyone researching the history and philosophy of economics, or industrial and development economics. The subject matter is highly international in content, covering the USA, Germany, Eastern Europe and the Middle East.

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Details

  • NCID
    BA35816798
  • ISBN
    • 0415178193
    • 0415175305
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Original Language Code
    ger
  • Place of Publication
    London
  • Pages/Volumes
    xvii, 248 p.
  • Size
    23 cm
  • Parent Bibliography ID
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