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The puzzle of modern economics : science or ideology / Roger E. Backhouse.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Backhouse, Roger, 1951-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Economics--History--20th century.
- Economics.
- History.
- Economic policy--History--20th century.
- Economic policy.
- Physical Description:
- viii, 205 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Place of Publication:
- New York : Cambridge University Press, 2010.
- Summary:
- "This book cuts through the confusion and controversy about whether modern economics has succeeded or failed"-- Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- Creating new markets
- Creating a market economy
- Globalization and welfare
- Money and finance
- Creating a 'scientific' economics
- The quest for rigorous macroeconomics
- Science and ideology
- Heterodoxy and dissent
- Economic science and economic myth.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9780521825542
- 0521825547
- OCLC:
- 607574353
- Online:
- Cover image
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