Making Sense of a Changing Economy: Technology, Markets and Morals / Edition 1

by Edward Nell

Overview

In Making Sense of Economics Edward Nell presents an unorthodox and original view of the current state of economic theory and policies. Deriding the general trend for 'econobabble', the author explains the reason why conventional wisdom in economics now seems irrelevant and looks to likely future scenarios. Entertaining throughout, Nell employs a lightness of touch and wit not generally associated with economic literature. It is an accessible and enjoyable read which requires minimal prior knowledge of econoimcs. It will appeal to those who care what is really happening in the economy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415136402
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/04/1996
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

1 Introduction; Part 1 Understanding and Misunderstanding Markets; Chapter 1 Mainstream or Billabong?; Chapter 2 Invisible Hands; Chapter 3 Institutions; Part 2 Running the System; Chapter 4 The Paradoxes of Individualism; Chapter 5 Alternatives; Part 3 Private Markets and Public Morals; Chapter 6 Markets, Bureaucracy and Machiavelli; Chapter 7 Moral Codes and Market Forces; Part 4 A New World Order?; Chapter 8 Twilight in the Marketplace; Chapter 9 Individualism and the Dilemma of the State; Epilogue;