Reformation in Economics

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Reformation in Economics

A Deconstruction and Reconstruction of Economic Theory

Curriculum planning and development Economic theory and philosophy

Author: Philip Pilkington

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Collection: Economics and Finance

Language: English

Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Published on: 13th December 2016

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 1 Mb

ISBN: 9783319407579


This book carves the beginnings of a new path in the arguably weary discipline of economics.

It combines a variety of perspectives – from the history of ideas to epistemology – in order to try to understand what has gone so wrong with economics and articulate a coherent way forward. This is undertaken through a dual path of deconstruction and reconstruction. Mainstream economics is broken down into many of its key component parts and the history of each of these parts is scrutinized closely. When the flaws are thoroughly understood the author then begins the task of reconstruction. What emerges is not a ‘Grand Unified Theory of Everything’, but rather a provisional map outlining a new terrain for economists to explore.

The Reformation in Economics

is written in a lively and engaging style that aims less at the formalization of dogma and more at the exploration of ideas. This truly groundbreaking work invites readers to rethink their current understanding of economics as a discipline and is particularly relevant for those interested in economic pluralism and alternative economics.

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