Overview

In recent years certain leading figures in the world of economics have called the usefulness of general equilibrium theory into question. This superb new book brings together leading economic theorists with important contributions to the ongoing debate. General equilibrium theorists including Michio Morishima, Michael Magill and Martine Quinzii debate strengths, weaknesses and possible futures with leading thinkers such as Herb Gintis, Pierangelo Garegnani and Duncan Foley, who seek to explain the rejection of general equilibrium. Uniquely, none of the contributors portray general equilibrium theory as the perfect guide to market economies actual behaviour, but rather illustrate that there is insufficient acquaintance with existing alternatives and that general equilibrium theory is often used as an ideal 'benchmark'.

Full Product Details

Author:   Frank Hahn (University of Cambridge, UK) ,  Fabio Petri (University of Siena, Italy)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Volume:   No.4
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 3.40cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.929kg
ISBN:  

9780415296915

ISBN 10:   0415296919
Pages:   544
Publication Date:   21 November 2002
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

Table of Contents

Reviews

'Many of the papers, whether historical or not, start with interesting overviews. All contain passages giving nice insights into or beautiful vistas over the field in question. The two introductions are helpful.' - Economica

Author Information

Fabio Petri, Frank Hahn (University of Siena)

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions