On the History of Economic Thought
On the History of Economic Thought is introduced by an essay in intellectual autobiography outlining the development of Coats key ideas and the distinctive elements of his approach. Two themes in particular emerge. The first is the difference between British and American economics, both in content and in the practice of the profession. This is an important element in all areas of his research. The second theme is in the interrelationships between economic ideas, events (or conditions) and policy issues. The book concludes by offering an assessment of the current state of the discipline indicating the advantages an historian of economics can offer as a commentator on recent developments.
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On the History of Economic Thought
On the History of Economic Thought is introduced by an essay in intellectual autobiography outlining the development of Coats key ideas and the distinctive elements of his approach. Two themes in particular emerge. The first is the difference between British and American economics, both in content and in the practice of the profession. This is an important element in all areas of his research. The second theme is in the interrelationships between economic ideas, events (or conditions) and policy issues. The book concludes by offering an assessment of the current state of the discipline indicating the advantages an historian of economics can offer as a commentator on recent developments.
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On the History of Economic Thought

On the History of Economic Thought

by A. W. Bob Coats
On the History of Economic Thought

On the History of Economic Thought

by A. W. Bob Coats

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On the History of Economic Thought is introduced by an essay in intellectual autobiography outlining the development of Coats key ideas and the distinctive elements of his approach. Two themes in particular emerge. The first is the difference between British and American economics, both in content and in the practice of the profession. This is an important element in all areas of his research. The second theme is in the interrelationships between economic ideas, events (or conditions) and policy issues. The book concludes by offering an assessment of the current state of the discipline indicating the advantages an historian of economics can offer as a commentator on recent developments.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780415067157
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 11/05/1992
Series: British and American Economic Essays , #1
Pages: 512
Product dimensions: 6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)
Age Range: 18 Years

Table of Contents

Part I: Introduction Part II: Mercantilism and Pre-Smithian Part III: Adam Smith and Classical Economics Part IV: Later Nineteenth Century British Part V: American Part VI: Recent, General Conclusion
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