Debunking economics

Debunking economics: the naked emperor dethroned?

by Keen, Steve

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In this expanded and updated new edition, Keen builds on his scathing critique of conventional economic theory whilst explaining what mainstream economists cannot: why the crisis occurred, why it is proving to be intractable, and what needs to be done to end it.

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  • Full title :Debunking economics : the naked emperor dethroned? / Steve Keen.

Summary

In this expanded and updated new edition, Keen builds on his scathing critique of conventional economic theory whilst explaining what mainstream economists cannot: why the crisis occurred, why it is proving to be intractable, and what needs to be done to end it.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:2011.
  • Edition:Rev. & expanded ed

Publication Statements

  • Publisher(s):Zed
  • Place of Publication:London
  • Language:eng
  • Publication Date:2011.

Notes

Previous ed., 2001.

The Physical Object

  • Description:xviii, 477 pages : : illustrations, charts ; : 24 cm

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:9781848139923, 1848139926, 1848139934, 9781848139930
  • oclc:ocn780329307
  • Dewey Decimal:330

Table of Contents

1. Predicting the 'unpredictable' -- 2. No more Mr. Nice Guy -- Part one: Foundations: the logical flaws in the key concepts of conventional economics. (3. The calculus of hedonism ; 4. Size does matter ; 5. The price of everything and the value of nothing ; 6. To each according to his contribution) -- Part twoi: Complexities: issues omitted from standard courses that should be part of an education in economics. (7. The holy war over capital ; 8. There is madness in their method ; 9. Let's do the Time Warp again ; 10. Why they didn't see it coming -- 11. The price is not right ; 12. Misunderstanding the Great Depression and the Great Recession) -- Part three: Alternatives: different ways to think about economics. (13. Why I did see 'It' coming ; 14. A monetary model of capitalism ; 15. Why stock markets crash ; 16. Don't shoot me, I'm only the piano ; 17. Nothing to lose but their minds ; 18. There are alternatives).

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Subjects

Crise financière mondiale (2008-2009) Economic policy Economics -- Philosophy Économie politique -- Philosophie Global Financial Crisis, 2008-2009 Politique économique Politique sociale PUBLIC POLICY Social policy

Writers

Keen, Steve

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