The work of Piero Sraffa represents a profound challenge both to conventional neo-classical economics and to certain aspects of orthodox Marxist economics. Ian Steedman's book tries to develop the logic of Sraffa's ideas into a systematic revaluation of Marx. Since it appeared in 1977 Marx Atter Sraffa has become an essential reference point in debates on the future of Marxist economic theory.
Bringing together leading voices from the fields of economics, theology and ethics, this book considers the contribution of religion to social capital through critical dialogue with mainstream economics and other social sciences.
Standard economic theory of consumer behaviour considers consumers' preferences, their incomes and commodity prices to be the determinants of consumption. However, consumption takes time and no consumer has more - or less - than 168 hours per week. This simple fact is almost invisible in standard theory, and takes the centre stage in this book.
Identifies the nature and role of the religious contribution to wellbeing. This title explores the religious dimensions to the many key features of well-being, including marriage, crime and rehabilitation, work, inequality, mental health, environment, participation, institutional theory, business and trade.
Standard economic theory of consumer behavior considers consumers' preferences, their incomes and commodity prices to be the determinants of consumption. However, consumption takes time and no consumer has more--or less--than 168 hours per week. This simple fact is almost invisible in standard theory, and takes the center stage in this book.
The relationship between marginalism and socialism is complex and variable: this book pays equal attention to the differences and the common themes and highlights innovative contributions to 'classical' political economy.
The relationship between marginalism and socialism is complex and variable: this book pays equal attention to the differences and the common themes and highlights innovative contributions to 'classical' political economy.
En el contexto de una economa internacional, que sin duda ser regida por el libre mercado y por la formacin de bloques de integracin e intercambio comercial regional, uno de los problemas de mayor actualidad es el debate sobre los mecanismos econmicos que tendrn que articularse para favorecer la integracin de los pases en crecimiento y expansin comercial en condiciones que les permitan sostener un ritmo de crecimiento a la par de un nivel alto...
