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Table of contents (37 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Introduction
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Economic Theory
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Front Matter
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Keywords
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Reviews
'The openness to new policy ideas in the wake of the crisis needs a different theoretical understanding of the economy from the prevailing mainstream. That such an alternative is available in post-Keynesian economics is evident from this impressive collection of essays from four leading Australian political economists. Joseph Halevi, Geoff Harcourt, Peter Kriesler and John Nevile bring together a selection of their contributions to post-Keynesian theory, built on the work of theoretical pioneers. While each of the four brings his own perspective, the collection displays an unusual degree of cohesion resulting from their shared influences and collaborations.'
Sheila Dow, Emeritus Professor of Economics at the University of Stirling, UK
'The essays in this volume exude the importance of economic theory and, in particular, the importance of a truly alternative theory that transcends patched-up amendments of orthodoxy. Uncoupling the theories of value and distribution from the straitjacket of marginal productivity theory and recognizing the limits of equilibrium theorizing (and the importance of path dependency) are but two important items on the agenda. The book could well be subtitled 'Theory Done Right'. Its contents demonstrate that as regards economic theory, there is much to be admired about, and much to be learned from, the view from Down Under.'
Mark Setterfield, Professor of Economics, New School for Social Research, USA
'A valuable collection to inspire some and remind others how little they know.'
James Forder, Balliol College Oxford, UK
Authors and Affiliations
About the authors
Geoff C. Harcourt was born in Melbourne, Australia in 1931. He was a graduate of the Universities of Melbourne and Cambridge. He has worked mainly at Adelaide (1958 to 1985) and Cambridge (1964 to 1966; 1972 to 1973; 1980; 1982-2010). He is now Visiting Professorial Fellow at UNSW Australia. He has authored or edited 29 books and over 360 articles, notes, chapters in books and reviews. His books include Some Cambridge Controversies in the Theory of Capital (1972), The Structure of Post-Keynesian Economics (2006), (with Prue Kerr) Joan Robinson (2009) and (jointly edited with Peter Kriesler) The Oxford Handbook of Post-Keynesian Economics (2013).
Peter Kriesler currently teaches in the School of Economics at the University of New South Wales. He also organizes the Annual Australian Society of Heterodox Economists Conference, which is now in its fourteenth year. Peter's main publications are in the areas of history of economic thought, heterodox economics, the Australian economy, labour economics, and economic perspectives on human rights.
J. W. Neville is Emeritus Professor at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. He has published extensively on fiscal policy, macroeconomic policy in general, economics and ethics, and the history of economic thought. He has served on a number of statutory authorities and government enquiries.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Post-Keynesian Essays from Down Under Volume IV: Essays on Theory
Book Subtitle: Theory and Policy in an Historical Context
Authors: Joseph Halevi, G. C. Harcourt, Peter Kriesler, J. W. Nevile
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-47529-9
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan London
eBook Packages: Economics and Finance, Economics and Finance (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2016
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-137-47528-2Published: 26 November 2015
eBook ISBN: 978-1-137-47529-9Published: 15 March 2019
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIV, 525
Topics: Economic Theory/Quantitative Economics/Mathematical Methods