The Structure of Post-Keynesian Economics: The Core Contributions of the Pioneers

by Geoffrey C. Harcourt

This is a major contribution to post-Keynesian thought. With studies of the key pioneers - Keynes himself, Kalecki, Kahn, Goodwin, Kaldor, Joan Robinson, Sraffa and Pasinetti - G. C. Harcourt emphasizes their positive contributions to theories of distribution, pricing, accumulation, endogenous money and growth. The propositions of earlier chapters are brought together in an integrated narrative and interpretation of the major episodes in advanced capitalist economics in the post-war period, leading to a discussion of the relevance of post-Keynesian ideas to both our understanding of economics and to policy-making. The appendices include biographical sketches of the pioneers and analysis of the conceptual core of their discontent with orthodox theories. Drawing on the author's experience of teaching and researching over fifty years, this book will appeal to undergraduate and graduate students interested in alternative approaches to theoretical, applied and policy issues in economics, as well as to teachers and researchers in economics.

Genres: Economics

216 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

Geoffrey Colin "Geoff" Harcourt, D.Litt, A.O. (born 27 June 1931) is an Australian academic economist who is a leading member of the Post Keynesian school. He studied at the University of Melbourne and then at King's College, Cambridge.

He is father to:
Assoc. Prof. Wendy Harcourt of the International Institute of Social Studies, Prof. Robert Harcourt, a marine biologist, Tim Harcourt, an economist, and Rebecca Harcourt.

Reviews

[Mehdi · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is beyound doubt a must read for a future economist.