Why aren't economists as important as garbagemen? : essays on the state of economics / David Colander.

Author/creator Colander, David C.
Format Book
Publication InfoArmonk, N.Y. : M.E. Sharpe, ©1991.
Descriptionx, 177 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Why aren't economists as important as garbagemen? -- The best as the enemy of the good -- The making of an economist -- Workmanship, incentives, and cynicism -- The invisible hand of truth -- The evolution of Keynesian economics : from Keynesian to New Classical to New Keynesian -- Economic methodology, macroeconomics, and externalities -- Galbraith and the theory of price control -- Tearing down economists' worlds -- Form and content in appraising recent economic developments -- In defense of mainstream economics.
Local noteLittle-301201--305131006790Z
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 165-168) and index.
LCCN 90008841
ISBN0873327764 (cloth)
ISBN0873327772 (paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HB131.C65 1991 ✔ Available Place Hold