Economic theory and philosophy

This book examines incentives at work to see how and how well coordination is achieved by motivating individual decision makers.

Westra explores a nuanced literature on post-capitalism which claims that instead of constituting the end of history or ending in its supplanting by socialism, capitalism has transmuted into something else.

The substantial prosperity that characterizes market economies at the beginning of the twenty-first century is relatively recent in human history.

Popularizing Classical Economics analyzes the theoretical contributions of two British Economists, Henry Brougham and William Ellis, and describes how they popularized economic ideas from the early 1800s through the 1860s.

This book applies a multiparadigmatic philosophical frame of analysis to the global political economy.

Leon Walras (1834-1910) is one of the four or five most important economic theorists in the history of the science.

Inflation is the economic plague of the modern world, completely undermining conventional theory and policies for its containment, and setting governments, management and labour on a dangerous collision course.

Populism and Neoliberalism argues that the roots of populism lay in the contradiction between the democratic ideal, which implies that the people should decide, and neoliberal governance, which seeks to make markets and competition the arbiters of major social developments.

What is the source of our environmental problems?

The rapidly progressing digital revolution is now touching the foundations of the governance of societal structures.

RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK Economic thinking - about globalisation, climate change, immigration, austerity, automation and much more - in its most digestible formFor decades, a single free market philosophy has dominated global economics.

This book critically examines existing organizational learning theories that often center on employees and adopt a neo-classical organizational view.

An invaluable primer on the role economic reasoning plays in campus debate and decision makingCampus Economics provides college and university administrators, trustees, and faculty with an essential understanding of how college finances actually work.

Milton Friedman (1912-2006) was one of the most important 20th century advocates of libertarian and conservative ideas in academia and amongst the wider public.

This book operationalizes the idea of political representation, which is fundamental to modern democracies.

From the winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics, a "e;fluent and accessible"e; guide to understanding matching markets (Economist.

One of the core building blocks of traditional economic theory is the concept of equilibrium, a state of the world in which economic forces are balanced and in the absence of external influences the values of economic variables remain static.

Adam Smith's contribution to economics is well-recognised, but in recent years scholars have been exploring anew the multidisciplinary nature of his works.

Karl Popper and Friedrich von Hayek are remembered as two of the twentieth century's greatest proponents of open society.

This book contains a selection of the Wincott lectures, given by eminent economists (including four Nobel laureates).

Portfolio management is an ongoing process of constructing portfolios that balances an investor's objectives with the portfolio manager's expectations about the future.

A fascinating look at the evolutionary origins of cooperationWhy do humans, uniquely among animals, cooperate in large numbers to advance projects for the common good?

This collection brings together articles written by Gardiner C.

Lichtenberg argues for a practical and moral approach to reducing poverty, exploring concepts such as altruism and aid.

Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) is a promising approach to understanding our complex world and addressing contemporary social issues.

First published in 1962, The Theory of Economic Integration provides an excellent exposition of a complex and far-reaching topic.

This book presents the lifelong and ongoing research of Lawrence H.

The Graz-Schumpeter annual lectures have grown in reputation over the years with impressive figures from academia such as Ian Steedman, J.

This volume brings together papers inspired by the work of Duncan Foley, an extraordinarily productive economist who has made seminal contributions to a wide variety of areas.

Undoubtedly, what happens to the economy affects the lives of the citizens of a country, and often the lives of people in other countries around the globe.

Economics After Neoliberalism offers a powerful case for a new brand of economicsone focused on power and inequality and aimed at a more inclusive society.

WINNER OF THE 2019 MADAME DE STA L PRIZE AND THE 2018 LEONTIEF PRIZE FOR ADVANCING THE FRONTIERS OF ECONOMIC THOUGHT SHORTLISTED FOR THE FT & MCKINSEY BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2018Who really creates wealth in our world?

The art of thinking strategically This book is a practical and accessible guide to understanding and implementing game theory, providing you with the essential information and saving time.

Un guide pratique et accessible pour comprendre la règle des 80/20

S’observant au quotidien dans divers domaines, cette loi énoncée par Vilfredo Pareto est avant tout un constat qui permet de comprendre que quoi que vous décidiez de gérer ou d’entreprendre, il existera toujours un rapport 80/20, révélant que 20 % des causes engendrent 80 % des effets.

In 1930 the great economist Keynes predicted that, over the next century, income would rise steadily, people's basic needs would be met and no one would have to work more than fifteen hours a week.

Recent years have seen a surge of interest in Marxian political economy and especially Marx's great work Capital.

Un guide pratique et accessible pour comprendre la théorie des jeux

Étudier les stratégies et les interactions humaines à l’œuvre au quotidien pour en savoir plus sur l’interdépendance des individus et le caractère à la fois indispensable et difficile de la coopération : voici l’angle pour le moins original adopté par les théoriciens du jeu dès le XIXe siècle.

In Why Information Grows, rising star C sar Hidalgo offers a radical interpretation of global economicsWhile economists often turn to measures like GDP or per-capita income, C sar Hidalgo turns to information theory to explain the success or failure of a country's economic performance.

The economics profession has become a favourite punching bag in the aftermath of the global financial crisis.

Permanent Revolution concisely describes the development and workings of capitalism and its influence on the broader society.

The economics profession has become a favourite punching bag in the aftermath of the global financial crisis.

How does our economic system impact the way we live?

Smith's THE WEALTH OF NATIONS was the first comprehensive treatment of political economy.

Un guide pratique et accessible pour comprendre la théorie de la Gestalt

Avis à tous les férus de communication : les formes créent du sens et véhiculent naturellement un message !

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Revolutionary thinking and the fight against capitalism This book is a practical and accessible guide to understanding the life and works of Karl Marx.

Extrait : "Dans toutes les branches des affaires humaines, la pratique a devancé la science.

Un guide pratique et accessible pour comprendre le concept de chaîne de valeur

Parce qu’organiser, analyser et optimiser les processus de production au sein de votre entreprise mérite toute votre attention, la chaîne de valeur est ce qu’il vous faut !