A History of Canadian Economic Thought

by Robin Neill

Overview

In A History of Canadian Economic Thought, Robin Neill relates the evolution of economic theory in Canada to the particular geographical and political features of the country. Whilst there were distinctively Canadian economic discourses in nineteenth-century Ontario and early twentieth-century Quebec, Neill argues that these have now been absorbed into the broader North American mainstream. He also examines the nature and importance of the staple theory controversy and its appositeness for the Canadian case. With full accounts of the work of major Canadian economists including John Rae, H.A. Innis and Harry Johnson, A History of Canadian Economic Thought is the first definitive treatment of the subject for 30 years.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415755580
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/23/2014
Series:	The Routledge History of Economic Thought
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Robin Neill

Table of Contents

1. The Economics of Settlement 2. The Economics of the Maritimes 3. Pensée économique: dix-neuvième siècle 4. The Economics of John Rae: 1822-1834 5. The Nationalist School: 1830-1890 6. Monetary Theory and Policy: 1812-1914 7. Some Intrusions of History: 1890-1930 8. The Staple Thesis: 1920-1940 9. Pensée économique: vingtième siècle 10. Keynes in a Small Open Economy 11. The Economics of the West 12. A North American Discourse

Editorial Reviews

Neill investigates the relationship between the economic theory and the particular evolution of geographical and political context of that theory. Theories and policies are critiqued by testing them against both the conditions to which they were applied and against competing theories. With full accounts of the work of all the major figures in Canadian economics, including John Rae, H.A. Innis, and Harry Johnson. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

‘For economic historians of Canada, this book provides a very useful introduction to debates associated with the development of the Canadian economy, and its references and bibliography are a comprehensive guide to the literature on Canadian economic thought.' - Journal of Economic History

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