THE REFORMATION IN ECONOMICS by Philip Pilkington ( 9783319407562 )

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Title:

THE REFORMATION IN ECONOMICS
A DECONSTRUCTION AND RECONSTRUCTION OF ECONOMIC THEORY

Volume:

2016

By:

Philip Pilkington

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Paperback

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3319407562

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Publisher:

SPRINGER INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHING AG

Pub. date:

12 November, 2016

Pages:

368

Synopsis:

This book carves the beginnings of a new path in the arguably weary discipline of economics. It combines a variety of perspectives - from the history of ideas to epistemology - in order to try to understand what has gone so wrong with economics and articulate a coherent way forward. This is undertaken through a dual path of deconstruction and reconstruction. Mainstream economics is broken down into many of its key component parts and the history of each of these parts is scrutinized closely. When the flaws are thoroughly understood the author then begins the task of reconstruction. What emerges is not a 'Grand Unified Theory of Everything', but rather a provisional map outlining a new terrain for economists to explore. The Reformation in Economics is written in a lively and engaging style that aims less at the formalization of dogma and more at the exploration of ideas. This truly groundbreaking work invites readers to rethink their current understanding of economics as a discipline and is particularly relevant for those interested in economic pluralism and alternative economics.

Illustrations:

2 black & white illustrations, 19 colour illustrations, biography

Publication:

Switzerland

Imprint:

Springer International Publishing AG

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