In Search of Defenses for Rational Behavior in Economics. .

Presents the hazards of individual and social complacency about economic inequality. This title challenges why we worship work and productivity when so many of the goods we produce are superfluous, and why we grudge spending on public works while ignoring extravagance in the private sector.

A dazzling application of new economic theories to the world around us - by the author of THE UNDERCOVER ECONOMIST

Helps you learn why modern advertisements frequently convey no information, understand that tailgating drivers and hedge fund managers are victims of the same illusions, appreciate the inefficiency of Christmas giving, and benefit from the economic lessons of a romantic evening at the Elizabeth restaurant several years ago.

Britain's answer to the American bestseller, FREAKONOMICS

Published in 1776, The Wealth of Nations was originally released for a very specific audience; the British Parliament, setting clearly defined arguments for peace and co-operation with their troublesome colonials across the Atlantic. This title interprets this text for the modern day world of finance, business and economics.

Fans of baseball, football, basketball, and hockey have long been exploited and oppressed by the monopolistic practices of team owners. This book proposes a significant restructuring of sports leagues. It sets out a rational program for a revolution that can serve the interests of the fans and of the sport itself.

This is an excerpt, concentrating on Marxian economics, from the 4-volume dictionary of economics, a reference book which aims to define the subject of economics today. 1300 subject entries in the complete work cover the broad themes of economic theory.

The connection between economics and ethics is as old as economics itself, and central to both disciplines. The essays included in the present volume provide an analysis of the connections between ethics and economics as viewed from several different - often conflicting - perspectives.

Investigates the link between trade and factor mobility, particularly labour migration, from theoretical and empirical perspectives.

These essays in worldly philosophy develop central themes such as the importance of historical perspective in economics and the immediacy of politics. These essays also explore methodology, technology in relation to history and the politics inherent in economics.

This collection of essays focuses on the research themes pursued by Sylos Labini: an economic science interpreted as political economy in the classical tradition - a logically rigorous effort to understand the world as the basis for acting in it in the pursuit of common welfare.

Arising out of a conference celebrating the 60th anniversary of the publication of Sir Roy Harrod's The Trade Cycle , this volume contains essays on the interpretation of Harrod's work in the fields of economic dynamics and trade.

Should economists remain as detached scholars, pursuing their research to the satisfaction of themselves? Or should they try to educate their fellow men and women in economic ideas, hoping to have an impact on economic policy? This title addresses these issues.

In this work, leading international economists examine the relationship between competitiveness and community objectives, the co-existence of diversity, subsidiarity and EU industrial policy, and the impact of further European integration.

A major contribution to an area of debate still in its formative phase. It offers new perspectives on both the micro-foundations of economics and the long run dynamics of economic development.

A selection of papers from an international conference at Monash University covering the New Classical Economics in relation to specialization, organization and growth; economies of scale and monopolistic competition; and the relationship of information, returns to scale, and issues of resources and trade.

This volume addresses the significance of institutional economics for the developing world. It blends together theoretical and empirical contributions from a range of disciplines - notably development studies, economics and economic history.

Joan Robinson is widely regarded as the greatest female economist. Her published work spanned six decades and is analysed here by a distinguished, international team of scholars.

Gives a comprehensive treatment of political economy. Originally delivered in the form of lectures at Glasgow, this book's includes the author's assessment of the mercantile system, his advocacy of the freedom of commerce and industry, and his famous prophecy that America will be one of the foremost nations of the world .