The end of economics / Michael Perelman.
By: Perelman, Michael
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Material type: 
BookSeries: Routledge frontiers of political economy ; 4.Publisher: London : Routledge, 1996 (1997)Description: viii, 204 p. ; 25 cm. + hbk.ISBN: 0415137373 (alk. paper).Subject(s): Economics -- History -- 20th century | Economics -- History | Economic history | EconomicsDDC classification: 330 | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 330 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00069477 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Most economic theory assumes a pure capitalism of perfect competition. Even when it is recognized that this does not exist, many politicians and captains of industry pay a great deal of lip service to the idea of the market. This book goes beyond the rhetoric to explore how, even in the United States, the most capitalist of all countries, the market has always been subjected to numerous constraints. As well as discussing the opinions of economists, the book looks at the opinions and practices of figures such as Henry Ford, J.P. Morgan, and Herbert Hoover.
Bibliography: (pages 180-200) and index.
The end of economics -- Economic theory and the historical increase of fixed capital -- Railroads and the increase in fixed capital -- The role of finance -- Industry takes command: the rise of welfare capitalism -- Modern finance capital -- The depression -- The golden age -- Conclusion.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- Introduction (p. 1)
- 1 The End of Economics (p. 12)
- 2 Economic Theory and the Historical Increase of Fixed Capital (p. 40)
- 3 Railroads and the Increase in Fixed Capital (p. 53)
- 4 The Role of Finance (p. 91)
- 5 Industry Takes Command the Rise of Welfare Capitalism (p. 112)
- 6 Modern Finance Capital (p. 131)
- 7 The Depression (p. 138)
- 8 The Golden Age (p. 154)
- 9 Conclusion (p. 176)
- Bibliography (p. 180)
- Index (p. 201)