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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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Economic Ideologies in the Cold War

This chapter explores the contrasting economic ideologies during the Cold War, focusing on key figures like Oskar Lank and John von Neumann. It highlights the tensions between centrally planned economies and free-market principles, as well as the impact of technological advancements on economic thought. The discussion also examines the broader implications of these ideologies for political strategies and post-war recovery in Europe.

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