Post-Keynesian Essays from Down Under Volume II: Essays on Policy and Applied Economics: Theory and Policy in an Historical Context

Harcourt, G.; Kriesler, Peter; Halevi, Joseph; Nevile, John

Joseph Halevi, G. C. Harcourt, Peter Kriesler and J. W. Nevile bring together a collection of their most influential papers on post-Keynesian thought. Their work stresses the importance of the underlying institutional framework, of the economy as a historical process and, therefore, of path determinacy. In addition, their essays suggest the ultimate goal of economics is as a tool to inform policy and make the world a better place, with better being defined by an overriding concern with social justice. Volume II assess application and policies.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2015-11-26

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781137475343

DOI: 10.1057/9781137475350

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 434