Money and Government
The Past and Future of Economics
Book • 2018
Robert Skidelsky's book provides a historical and contemporary analysis of economic thought, focusing on the roles of money and government.
It critiques the dominant view that these elements should play minor roles in economic life, arguing instead for their central importance in addressing economic instability and inequality.
The book explores the evolution of economic theories, particularly the rise and fall of Keynesian economics, and proposes a new macroeconomic framework.
It critiques the dominant view that these elements should play minor roles in economic life, arguing instead for their central importance in addressing economic instability and inequality.
The book explores the evolution of economic theories, particularly the rise and fall of Keynesian economics, and proposes a new macroeconomic framework.
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