MACMILLAN Essays on Keynesian and Kaldorian Economics (Palgrave Studies in the History of Economic Thought)

Product Description This volume of essays contains 16 papers the author has written over the last 40 years on various aspects of the life and work of John Maynard Keynes and Nicholas Kaldor. It covers both theoretical and applied topics and highlight the continued relevance of Keynesian and Kaldorian ideas for understanding the functioning of capitalist economies. Review “This book consists of 15 essays published by the author during the last 40 years … . It can be said straightaway that this volume gives an extended and very positive overview of Antony Thirlwall’s contribution to economics throughout his long career. … Thirlwall’s volume showcases the qualities an economist should today combine: a first-hand knowledge of the eminent figures who preceded us, a firm grasp of the analytical apparatus, combined with a skilful appraisal of policy concerns.” (Sylvie Rivot, The European Journal of the History of Economic, Vol. 24 (1), January, 2017) About the Author Tony has lectured widely in developing countries and has been a consultant to several international agencies including the African Development Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Pacific Islands Development Program in Hawaii. He has written a number of specialized texts in the field of development economics and is Series Editor of Palgrave's Great Thinkers in Economics collection.