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Alan Bollard, "Economists in the Cold War: How a Handful of Economists Fought the Battle of Ideas" (Oxford UP, 2023)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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Economists in Cold War Contexts

This chapter examines the role of economists during the Cold War, drawing connections to their contributions in previous global conflicts, particularly World War II. It emphasizes the ideological challenges and diverse economic thoughts that emerged in response to historical crises and contrasts the nationalist views of key figures like Harry Dexter White with those of John Maynard Keynes. The chapter highlights the complex interplay between economic theories and geopolitical tensions, especially in light of contemporary issues such as the US-China trade war.

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