Lament for economics / Barbara Wootton.

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Wootton, Barbara, 1897-1988

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TextSeries: Methodology & philosophy of economics ; 5. | Routledge library editions. Economics series.Publication details: London ; New York : Taylor & Francis Ltd., 2010.Description: 1 online resourceContent type:

text

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computer

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online resource

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9781135033262
1135033269

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Additional physical formats: Print version:: Lament for Economics.DDC classification:

330.01 23

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HB72

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Contents:

Front Cover; Lament for Economics; Copyright Page; Preface; Contents; 1. The Indictment; 2. The Relation of Economic Theoryto the Actual Economic World; 3. The Nature and Insignificance of EconomicScience; 4. Economics as Apologetics?; 5. Economic Individualism, Old and New Style; 6. Towards a New Foundation; Index.

Summary: Does economics actually help us to understand and solve real world problems? Examining and analysing the role of economics and economic theory in the social and political life of the early twentieth century, many of the arguments contained in this book are as relevant and controversial today as when they were first published. Chapters include:1. The Relation of Economic Theory to the Actual Economic World2. The Nature and Insignificance of the Economic Science3. Economics as Apologetics?4. Economic Individualism.

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Includes index.

Does economics actually help us to understand and solve real world problems? Examining and analysing the role of economics and economic theory in the social and political life of the early twentieth century, many of the arguments contained in this book are as relevant and controversial today as when they were first published. Chapters include:1. The Relation of Economic Theory to the Actual Economic World2. The Nature and Insignificance of the Economic Science3. Economics as Apologetics?4. Economic Individualism.

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