ABSTRACT

 Heinz Kurz is recognised internationally as a leading economic theorist and a foremost historian of economic thought. This book pays tribute to his outstanding contributions by bringing together a unique collection of new essays by distinguished economists from around the world.

Classical Political Economy and Modern Theory comprises twenty essays, grouped thematically into five sections. Part I examines political economy and its critique, Part II looks at entrepreneurship, evolution and income distribution, Part III discusses Cambridge, Keynes and macroeconomics, Part IV explores crisis and cycles, whilst Part V is dedicated to personal reminiscences.

The essays in this book will be an invaluable source of inspiration for economists interested in economic theory and in the evolution of economic thought. They will also be of interest to postgraduate and research students specialising in economic theory and in the history of economic thought.

chapter 1|7 pages

Introduction

part I|93 pages

Political economy and its critique

part II|79 pages

Entrepreneurship, evolution and income distribution

part III|104 pages

Cambridge, Keynes and macroeconomics

part IV|57 pages

Crisis and cycles

chapter 18|17 pages

Economics in an age of crisis

Lessons from the past and present

chapter 19|14 pages

Cantillon revisited

part V|35 pages

Reflections and reminiscences