Economic Theory : A Critic's Companion

Van Meerhaeghe, M. A. G.

ISBN 10: 0898380278 / ISBN 13: 9780898380279

Published by Martinus Nijhoff, (1980)., Boston, 1980

Hardcover. Ex-library with spine label, university and withdrawn stamps, cardholder, etc., edge wear, else Good Plus. Seller Inventory # 013689

Synopsis:

In preparing the eighth edition of my Handboek van de Economie (an earlier edition has been translated into English, Economics a critical approach), the contents have been divided into two parts. Whereas the flrst part deals with economic theory as such, the present publication contains the subject matter of the second part, namely, the critical comments on various economic theories. Here I have taken into consideration the opinions expressed in reviews of the aforementioned book and by several colleagues. While some indicated that 'The "appraisal" sections cater for the sceptical intelligent student' (C.D. Harbury, Economica, August 1972), other teachers judge that 'students who demand "relevance" from their studies are not likely to last long with a book which follows each point by a note stating that it is really pretty useless' (J. R. S. Revell, The Economic Journal, September 1972). This book has no intentions of instructing fellow economists. It is intended as a complement to an introductory course on economics, which for the most part does not deal systematically with (or is even totally lacking in) critical comments. This also explains why a survey of the main trends in economic doctrine are found in the Appendix. Many economists consider any criticism of economic theory to be a form of v PREFACE vi Zese-majeste. On the other hand, a critical approach should not be the monopoly of Marxist or gauchist authors.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Economic Theory : A Critic's Companion
Publisher: Martinus Nijhoff, (1980)., Boston
Publication Date: 1980
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good