Contending Perspectives in Economics
Author | : John T. Harvey |
Publisher | : Edward Elgar Publishing |
Total Pages | : 192 |
Release | : 2020-08-28 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781789900491 |
ISBN-13 | : 1789900492 |
Rating | : 4/5 (91 Downloads) |
Download or read book Contending Perspectives in Economics written by John T. Harvey and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2020-08-28 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its second edition, John Harvey’s rigorous textbook provides an accessible and engaging introduction to various competing schools of thought in economics. This revised and extended edition will continue to open readers’ minds, leading them towards new and productive directions. Chapters study numerous schools of thought including Neoclassical, Marxist, Austrian, Post Keynesian, Institutionalist, New Institutionalist, Feminist and Ecological. Unique features and criticisms of each approach are highlighted through discussions of methodology, world views, popular themes, and current activities.