Book Description
Eisner (economics, Northwestern U.) first examines the determinants of business investment and criticizes neo-classical theories on investment. Next he assesses the role of tax incentives in investment, analyzes national income accounting, and examines the implications of war for the economy, including its possible effects on unemployment. Finally, he addresses the conflict between economic policy and principle, paying particular attention to the environment, insurance and choice, academic freed om, and the elderly. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR