Diese Reihe befasst sich mit alternativen ökonomischen Denkansätzen, die von der etablierten Lehre abweichen. Sie erforscht Theorien und Praktiken, die eine andere Perspektive auf die Funktionsweise von Märkten und Gesellschaften bieten. Leser werden auf provokative Ideen und kritische Analysen stoßen, die konventionelle Wirtschaftsmodelle in Frage stellen. Es ist eine faszinierende Reise in weniger erforschte Bereiche des ökonomischen Denkens.
'Competitiveness and Development' provides an insightful analysis of the confusions surrounding the concept of competitiveness in the context of developing countries, and proposes how these countries can attain competitiveness at a high level of development.
Constitutionalism, Republicanism, and the Rights of Man in Gaetano Filangieri
Focusing on Gaetano Filangieri, a prominent Neapolitan nobleman, this work delves into his influential seven-volume 'Science of Legislation.' It examines Filangieri's contributions to constitutional republicanism, liberalism, and political economy, highlighting his enduring impact within these historical frameworks. The analysis provides a rich context for understanding his legacy in shaping modern political thought.
After his death Thorstein Veblen was hailed as ‘America’s Darwin and Marx’ and is normally portrayed as the perennial iconoclast. He severely criticised traditional economics and attempted to create an alternative approach based on a much more complex view of human beings. He is one of the most celebrated economists of our age and has been the inspiration for many books; the predatory version of capitalism we now again experience, the phenomenon of studying cultures of consumption and the darker sides of gilded ages can be traced back to Veblen. A conference in Veblen’s ancestral Norway marked the 150th anniversary of his birth. The aim of the conference was to consolidate Veblen scholarship and evaluate his relevance for the problems of today. This collection offers the results of that endeavour; it is a milestone of Vebleniana which assesses all the most salient aspects of his life and influence. Many of its contributors also push into uncharted territory, examining the man and his work from new and necessary perspectives hitherto ignored by scholarship.
The book presents state-of-the-art scholarship on Thorstein Veblen, one of the world's most influential social scientists. It explores hitherto neglected aspects of his life, works and historical relevance.
The book offers a thorough examination of the complexities surrounding competitiveness in developing nations. It explores the misconceptions about the concept and presents strategies for these countries to achieve high levels of competitiveness alongside sustainable development. Through its analysis, it aims to clarify the pathways for enhancing economic performance and growth in the context of global challenges.
The historical schools of economics have been neglected within the arena of economic theory since the Second World War in favour of the now-dominant classical and neoclassical schools of economic thought. As alternative frameworks re-emerge, this book offers a revaluation of the legal theorist, economist and politician Torkel Aschehoug (1822–1909) and his historical-empirical approach to economics, a highly influential current in Norway during the last decades of the nineteenth century.
How much do economists really know? In most cases, they claim to have profound knowledge but in fact understand little and obscure almost everything. This book exposes the myths of mainstream economics and explains why current policies fail to serve the interests of the vast majority of people in the United States, Europe and elsewhere. Instead, they serve the few, increasing inequality and poverty.
Convenient Theories, Distorted Facts, Ample Rewards
"Economists and the Powerful: Convenient Theories, Distorted Facts, Ample Rewards" explores the workings of the modern global economy - an economy in which competition has been corrupted and power has a ubiquitous influence upon economic behavior. Based on an array of empirical and theoretical studies by a series of distinguished economists, this book reveals a stark and unpleasant truth: that the true workings of capitalism are very different from the popular myths that mainstream economics would have us believe. By connecting the dots and coloring the resulting picture with real life examples, this work provides a groundbreaking account of the mechanics of capitalism, and demonstrates how different groups and elites consistently further their own economic interests at the expense of others. Journeys into economic history allow the reader to travel to the source of the political power enjoyed by our current-day financiers, and unveil a whole host of systematic problems - such as that our banks are the main beneficiaries of today's unstable, debt-oriented monetary system, or that leading economists often play a role in helping CEOs massively inflate their salaries without improving their performance - that are today more pertinent, and prevalent, than ever. To investigate these issues, "Economists and the Powerful" looks closely at the incentives pursued by economists, and explores the history of the economic doctrines supported in our current financial climate. Via this scrutinizing approach, the text approaches the most overlooked issue of all: the matter of how, when and why the questioning of power was erased from the radar screen of mainstream economics - and the influence this subversive removal has had upon the modern financial world. For more information please see the book website: http: //economistsandthepowerful.anthempressblog.com/
