Economic Theory and Social Justice

Book Overview

There is a powerful and enduring economic tradition which holds that a paramount concern for economists should be the promotion of social justice. This book collects essays by many of the best known contemporary economists, in memory of Fausto Vicarelli, a leading figure in Keynesian economics. The contributors discuss the role of economic theory in tackling poverty and unemployment in both the developed and developing world and in promoting a new international economic order. The outstanding international team of contributors includes Anthony. B. Atkinson, Paul Davidson, Jan Kregel, James Tobin and Hyman P. Mynsky.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1349269832
• ISBN13: 9781349269839
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 271 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"