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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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Joanne Robinson and the Economics of Disparity

This chapter explores the life of economist Joanne Robinson and her influence on post-war labor policies in Britain, along with her critical perspectives on global economic systems. It also examines the economic disparities between the Global North and South, discussing historical and contemporary debates surrounding protectionism and its impact on development.

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