Economics unmasked : from power and greed to compassion and the common good /: from power and greed to compassion and the common good. (2011)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Philip B. Smith & Manfred Max-Neef.
• Other Names: Smith, Philip B (Philip Bartlett); Max-Neef, Manfred A
• Contents: Preface Introduction: the case for a new economics From knowledge to understanding The function of economics in society Keynesianism: its rise and fall Honesty and value premises Imitation of the exact sciences: reductionism, mathematical models and Pareto Economic growth Globalization Compassion The world on a collision course and the need for a new economics A humane economics for the twenty-first century The United States: an underdeveloping nation A non-toxic teaching of economics Implementation: from the village to a global order References and notesIndex.
• Publisher Details: London : Green Books
• Publication Date: 2011
• Extent: 1 online resource (200 pages)
• Subjects: 306.3; Economic theory & philosophy; Economics -- Sociological aspects; Economic development; Sustainable development; Social justice; Economic systems & structures; Business & Economics -- Environmental Economics; Business & Economics -- Economics -- Theory; Environmental economics
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780857840325; 0857840320
• Related ISBNs: 9781900322706
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.