Advanced introduction to the Austrian school of economics / Nigel D. White, professor of public international law, University of Nottingham, UK.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Holcombe, Randall G.

Series:

Elgar advanced introductions

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Austrian school of economics.

Economics--Austria.

Economics.

Entrepreneurship.

Business cycles.

Austria.

Physical Description:

xi, 126 pages ; 23 cm.

Other Title:

The Austrian school of economics

Place of Publication:

Cheltenham, UK ; Northampton, Mass : Edward Elgar, [2014]

Summary:

"Erudite, accessible and lucidly written, this book provides both a stimulating introduction and excellent summary of the core principles, ideas and diversity of modern Austrian economics. The Austrian school was well within the mainstream of economic thought by the 1930s, but fell from prominence by the middle of the twentieth century. There was a renewed interest in the Austrian school's ideas beginning in the 1970s which has accelerated recently, but many economists do not have a good understanding about the distinguishing values and characteristics that set it apart. This volume is aimed at readers who already have a familiarity with economic analysis, but would like to know more about the distinct philosophies of the Austrian school." -- Back cover.

Contents:

Preface

The market process

Decentralized knowledge: the role of firms and markets

Economic calculation

Money, banking, and business cycles

The resurgence of the Austrian school

References

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 117-120) and index.

ISBN:

9781781955734

1781955735

9781781955741

1781955743

9781781955758

1781955751

OCLC:

880682556