ABSTRACT

Galbraith's arguments are discussed by a group of economists in regards to current controversies and problems. Topics covered range from globalization and the role of the state to redistributive economic policies. The result is a collection that pays tribute to one of the most prominent, and yet still contemporarily relevant, economists of the twen

chapter 1|6 pages

John Kenneth Galbraith

Economist with a public purpose

chapter 2|18 pages

The useful economist

chapter 3|26 pages

The making of a heterodox economist

The impact of Henry S.Dennison on the economic thought of John Kenneth Galbraith

chapter 4|16 pages

Social capital and political economy

Galbraith on states and groups

chapter 6|20 pages

From Veblen to Galbraith

What is the essence of institutional economics?

chapter 8|14 pages

The economist and business

chapter 10|16 pages

Progress denied

The unravelling of The New Industrial State

chapter 13|20 pages

Adam Smith on the mercantile system

The unnecessary loss of America?