Introduction to Post-Keynesian Economics


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This book shows how the realistic foundations and stylized facts of Post-Keynesian economics give rise to macroeconomic implications that are different from those of received wisdom with regards to employment, output growth, inflation and monetary theory, and offers an alternative to neoclassical economics and its free-market economic policies.




Post-Keynesian Economics


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This visionary Research Handbook presents the state of the art in research on policy design. By conceiving policy design both as a theoretical and a methodological framework, it provides scholars and practitioners with guidance on understanding policy problems and devising accurate solutions.




A Guide to Post-Keynesian Economics


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Does there exist an alternative to the “neoclassical synthesis” presented to students in introductory, intermediate, and advanced economics courses? The alternative is the post-Keynesian theory which is the subject of this book.




The Post-Keynesian Approach to Economics


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This major new book provides a coherent critique of the neo-classical synthesis together with a comprehensive and systematic introduction to the post Keynesian alternatives. Professor Arestis demonstrates that post Keynesian economics offers a challenge to conventional neoclassical economics. He argues that although post Keynesianism is not problem-free, it nevertheless offers a more satisfactory explanation of 'real' phenomena. The post Keynesian Approach to Economicsreveals the microfoundations of post Keynesian economics and describes how these theoretical propositions link up with the macrofoundations. In doing so, it demonstrates that money pricing, capital accumulation, growth and distribution are linked very closely together. The economic policy implications are discussed extensively.




A History of Post Keynesian Economics Since 1936


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This text provides a history of the post Keynesian approach to economics since 1936. The author locates the origins of these economics in the conflicting interpretations of Keynes' General Theory and in the complementary work of Michael Kalecki.




Foundations of Post-Keynesian Economic Analysis


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Argues that it is possible to construct a coherent alternative to neo-classical economics based on the contributions of post-Keynesian and neo-Ricardian economists. It identifies elements from various non-orthodox traditions that can be used to construct an alternative theoretical framework.




Advanced Introduction to Post Keynesian Economics


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Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences and law, expertly written by the worldÕs leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of




Post Keynesian and Ecological Economics


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This book argues that mainstream economics, with its present methodological approach, is limited in its ability to analyze and develop adequate public policy to deal with environmental problems and sustainable development. Each chapter provides major insights into many of today s environmental problems such as global warming and sustainable growth. Building on the strengths and insights of Post Keynesian and ecological economics and incorporating cutting-edge work in economic complexity, bounded rationality and socio-economic dynamics, this book provides an interdisciplinary approach to deal with a broad range of environmental concerns. The contributors show how and where the two traditions share common ground concerning environmental problems and shed light on how the two schools can learn from one another. The book will be of great value to Post Keynesian and ecological economists as well as to those interested in new approaches to important global environmental issues.




Post Keynesian Macroeconomic Theory, Second Edition


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This important text develops Keynes's analytical framework for both closed and open economies and provides policy guidance for the global economy of the 21st century. In particular, it deals with problems such as inflation,financial contagion, global unemployment, outsourcing, trade patterns, and developing an international financial system that encourages expansionary growth among all trading partners while avoiding sovereign debt problems. Using this textbook in macroeconomics courses will provide students with apragmatic insight that will be both useful and productive.




The Oxford Handbook of Post-Keynesian Economics, Volume 1


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These two volumes cover the principal areas to which Post-Keynesian economists have made distinctive contributions. The contents include the significant criticism by Post-Keynesians of mainstream economics, but the emphasis is on positive Post-Keynesian analysis of the economic problems of the modern world and of policies with which to tackle them.