Romantic economist, the: imagination in economics
Auteur :
Bronk, Richard
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521735155
Date de publication :
2 févr. 2009
Dimensions :
22,8 x 16,5 x 1,8 cm
Poids :
640 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Since economies are dynamic processes driven by creativity, social norms, and emotions as well as rational calculation, why do economists largely study them using static equilibrium models and narrow rationalistic assumptions? This book argues that economists should look for new techniques in Romantic poetry and philosophy.