Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Edward Fullbrook is a Visiting Research Fellow at the School of Economics, University of the West of England. He is the founder and editor of the 'Post-Autistic Economics Review'. Among other books, he has edited 'The Crisis in Economics' (Routledge, 2003) and 'Intersubjectivity in Economics' (Routledge, 2002). He has also recently published 'Real World Economics: A Post-Autistic Economics Reader' (Anthem Press, 2007).
<p>'Recommended.' —'Choice'</p>
<p>'This book critically examines the shortcomings of neoclassical economics and considers a number of alternative formulations characterized by a broader conception of human behaviour, the recognition of culture, the consideration of history, a new theory of knowledge, and interdisciplinary dialogue.' —Dr Lucia Reisch, 'The Journal of Consumer Policy'</p>
<p>'Some of the essays are excellent and I would have little hesitation in recommending them to students at an appropriate level.' —Roger E. Backhouse, 'Journal of Economic Methodology'</p>
During a time of accelerating momentum for radical change in the study of economics, 'A Guide to What's Wrong with Economics' comprehensively re-examines the shortcomings of neoclassical economics and considers a number of alternative formulations.
Introduction: Broadband versus Narrowband Economics - Edward Fullbrook; Part I. Basic Problems; Part II. Micro Nonsense; Part III. Macro Nonsense; Part IV. Ethical Voids and Social Pathologies; Part V. Misuse of Mathematics and Statistics; Part VI. Category Mistakes Regarding Wealth and Illth; Part VII. Globalist Distortions; Notes ; Name Index
Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Edward Fullbrook is a Visiting Research Fellow at the School of Economics, University of the West of England. He is the founder and editor of the 'Post-Autistic Economics Review'. Among other books, he has edited 'The Crisis in Economics' (Routledge, 2003) and 'Intersubjectivity in Economics' (Routledge, 2002). He has also recently published 'Real World Economics: A Post-Autistic Economics Reader' (Anthem Press, 2007).