Economics and the Public Purpose
John Kenneth Galbraith
This text discusses the continuing relevance of one of the most prominent economists of the twentieth century. The contributors explore the continuing relevance of Galbraith's arguments to current controversies and problems.
Buy this book at Amazon- Publisher
- London : Routledge
- Year
- 2001
- ISBN-13
- 9780415212922
- Genre
- Business & Economics
- Topics
- Economic theoryPublic policyGalbraith's economic philosophy
Awards
- National Book Award for NonfictionShortlistedMajor(1974)
Other awarded books from John Kenneth Galbraith
- Money: Whence It Came, Where It Went
- The New Industrial State
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