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.TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|93 pages
Political economy and its critique
part II|79 pages
Entrepreneurship, evolution and income distribution
chapter 8|22 pages
Economic development and income distribution
part III|104 pages
Cambridge, Keynes and macroeconomics
chapter 11|22 pages
The ‘Elusive figure who hides in the Preface of Cambridge books'
chapter 14|27 pages
Transformational growth
part IV|57 pages
Crisis and cycles
part V|35 pages
Reflections and reminiscences