Goodwin is Duke Professor of Economics at Duke University.
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Seller: G. & J. CHESTERS, TAMWORTH, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. 199 pages, a Fine hardback in a Fine dust-jacket [0521079233]. Seller Inventory # 52635
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Seller: Princeton Antiques Bookshop / Ruffolo Enterprises, Atlantic City, NJ, U.S.A.
HARD COVER GREEN. Condition: Very Good. JACKET: VG DJ. DJ has light shelf wear, rubbed extremities, inner front flap has corners clipped. Book has very light wear, Signed with small inscrinption on front end paper, else, very good binding, clean body and unmarked text. DATE PUBLISHED: 1970 EDITION: 199. Seller Inventory # 114128
Seller: J. Wyatt Books, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 199 pages. Green cloth covers with gold titles, top and base of spine, corners are lightly bumped, edges are lightly worn, previous owner's name on ffep, edges of endpapers and text are lightly yellowed, text is clean and unmarked, binding is tight, Very Good. Green and white dust jacket with green titles, top edge has 4 cm tear near hinge, top and base of spine, corners are lightly bumped and worn, top edge lightly worn, Good. Book. Seller Inventory # 203157
Seller: West Cove UK, Wellington, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in good condition. Pages in great condition. Hardcover. English. Pub Year 1970, See images for condition. About the book >.>.> Elementary Economics from the Higher Standpoint by R. M. Goodwin is designed to make contemporary economic analysis accessible to non-mathematicians. Employing an intricate geometrical analogy, the book examines the interplay of two goods, two prices, wages, and profits to resolve the economic problem. Through this examination, Goodwin clarifies the analytic concepts essential for understanding the challenges and behaviours of both industrialised and industrialising economies. The objective is not to provide direct, actionable results but to illuminate the conceptual frameworks underpinning modern economics, including their specific structures, limitations, and the potential pitfalls associated with their application.The book primarily targets students and places significant emphasis on clarifying foundational economic concepts, facilitating early engagement with dynamics. Goodwin meticulously outlines the similarities and contrasts between planned and market economies, offering insights into the different operational paradigms. Additionally, the treatment of the labour theory of value is juxtaposed with alternative economic perspectives, further enriching the reader's understanding.Throughout, the extreme simplicity of the model enables a comprehensive explanation of economic interactions, as opposed to fragmentary analysis. This approach not only helps demystify economic principles but also allows students to grasp the broader implications of economic theory in real-world contexts. Overall, Elementary Economics from the Higher Standpoint serves as a valuable resource for those looking to deepen their understanding of economics without requiring advanced mathematical expertise. (LL). Seller Inventory # Batch-FM769-G-15270
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Seller: Yushodo Co., Ltd., Fuefuki-shi, Yamanashi Pref., Japan
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. None. x, 199 p. Seller Inventory # GU2850