Introduction to Political Economy, 3rd ed. - Softcover

Sackrey, Charles; Schneider, Geoffrey

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1878585266 ISBN 13: 9781878585264

Publisher: Dollars & Sense, 2002

Synopsis

Written by professors at Bucknell University, Introduction to Political Economy covers the work of four of the most influential economists of modern times -– Marx, Veblen, Keynes, and Galbraith -– who are largely ignored in most economics courses. The authors present these thinkers’ central ideas, including their writings on social class, the role of government in taming capitalist economies, and the misleading assumptions about human behavior in mainstream models. They conclude by presenting classic critiques of monopoly capitalism, and examining the Swedish "middle way" between capitalism and socialism.

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About the Author:

The Economic Affairs Bureau publishes Dollars & Sense a bimonthly magazine of real-world economics. Dollars & Sense explains the working of the U.S. and international economies, and provides progressive perspectives on current economic issues. It is edited and produced by a collective of economists, journalists, and activists who are committed to social justice and economic democracy.
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Review:

"A pedagogical gold mine to any teacher seeking to revive the depth and excitement of political economy." -- William F. Grover, Chair, Department of Political Science, Saint Michael’s College

"A thorough introductory account of some of the best thinking of the real visionaries of political economy." -- Eric Schutz, Economics Department, Rollins College

About this edition

• Publisher: Dollars & Sense
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1878585266
• ISBN 13: 9781878585264
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 229