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Economists and the Powerful: Convenient Theories, Distorted Facts, Ample Rewards

Book information

Publisher
Anthem Press
Year
2012
ISBN
0857284592, 9780857284594
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
3 MB (3361892 bytes)
Series
Anthem Other Canon Economics
Pages
260\261
Time added
2013-12-25 15:04:13

Description

“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 empirical and theoretical studies by distinguished economists from both the past and present day, this book argues that the true workings of capitalism are very different from the popular myths voiced in mainstream economics. Offering a closer look at the history of economic doctrines – as well as how economists are incentivized – “Economists and the Powerful” exposes how, when and why the theme of power was erased from the radar screens of mainstream economic analysis – and the influence this subversive removal has had upon the modern financial world.

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