Eloquently written and scientifically rigorous, this well documented 2005 book traces the history of economic thought from antiquity to the present day. It focuses on different views of the economy and society and on their evolution over time, and critically evaluates the scarcity-utility approach in comparison with the Classical/Keynesian approach.
This book presents a clear and concise history of economic thought, distilling insights from the author's acclaimed work, The Wealth of Ideas. It explores the evolution of economic theories and concepts, highlighting key figures and their contributions to the field. The narrative emphasizes the development of ideas over time, making complex theories accessible to readers. Ideal for those seeking to understand the foundations and progression of economic thought, it serves as both an educational resource and a reference guide.
The book explores the complex nature of power, highlighting its politico-institutional, social, economic, and cultural dimensions. It emphasizes that understanding these interconnected elements is essential for developing effective policies aimed at reducing social inequalities. Through a strategy of reforms, the analysis seeks to address the various forms of inequality present in society.
The book explores the financial crisis's evolution and its cultural roots within mainstream economics. It offers an alternative perspective through Keynesian uncertainty theory and Minsky's idea of financial fragility, shedding light on past events and informing future policy directions.
Exploring the connections between Sraffa and influential thinkers such as Gramsci, Keynes, and Wittgenstein, this book offers a comprehensive analysis of Sraffa's contributions to economic theory. It provides an authoritative interpretation of his seminal work, "Production of Commodities by Means of Commodities," highlighting its significance and impact on economic discourse. The study delves into the intellectual exchanges that shaped Sraffa's ideas and their relevance in contemporary economic thought.
Power is a multi-dimensional notion, involving politico-institutional, social, economic and cultural elements, leading to a multi-dimensional set of inequalities. Analysis of these elements is a prerequisite for devising policies aiming to reducing social inequalities through a strategy of reforms
Una reconstrucción completa y clara del pensamiento económico desde la Antigüedad clásica hasta nuestros días. Se presentan con rigor y sin tecnicismos inútiles las obras de los grandes clásicos como Smith, Ricardo, Marx, Keynes, Schumpeter o Sraffa, y las contribuciones de las diversas corrientes como los fisiócratas, los ricardianos o la escuela austriaca. Se dedica una particular atención a los desarrollos más recientes, desde la segunda posguerra hasta el inicio del tercer milenio. Un libro indispensable para todos aquellos que deseen comprender las raíces de los debates económicos de nuestros días. Detrás de la divergencia en decisiones de política económica, de hecho, hay contrastes entre diversas concepciones de la economía: los mismos conceptos básicos como valor, mercado, precio, equilibrio asumen significados diversos en el contexto de la concepción clásica, marginalista o keynesiana.
Eine kurze Einführung
Die Beschäftigung mit der Geschichte des ökonomischen Denkens war lange ein zentraler Baustein in der akademischen Ausbildung von Wirtschaftswissenschaftlern. Das hat sich geändert: Oft schließen Studierende ihr Studium an, ohne etwas über die Geschichte ihres Fachs gehört zu haben. Die knapp gehaltene Einführung von Roncaglia und Sylos-Labini kann hier abhelfen. Sie eignet sich sehr gut als Begleitlektüre zu Standardlehrbüchern, in denen fast ausnahmslos die Theoriegeschichte ausgeklammert ist, indem sie auf die wesentlichen Fragen eingeht, mit denen sich Ökonomen beschäftigt haben und indem sie die Hauptvertreter vorstellt. Die Kapitel des Buches sind wie folgt überschrieben: 1. Grundlagen der Wirtschaftswissenschaft: Gegenstand und Methode 2. Die Geburt der modernen Wirtschaftswissenschaft: Die klassischen Ökonomen 3. Die Marginalisten 4. Statik und Dynamik: Schumpeter, Weber, Keynes 5. Neuere Debatten 6. Dynamische Analyse 7. Unterentwicklung und Umweltprobleme 8. Abschließende Betrachtungen