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Economists and the Powerful
Convenient Theories, Distorted Facts, Ample Rewards
Norbert Häring, Niall Douglas
This book explores the workings of the modern global economy – in which competition is imperfect and influence of power is ubiquitous – and reveals the vast difference between the true workings of capitalism and the myths that mainstream economics would have us believe.
Anthem Press
Hardback
9780857285461
October 2012
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£115.00 / $115.00This book explores the workings of the modern global economy – in which competition is imperfect and influence of power is ubiquitous – and reveals the vast difference between the true workings of capitalism and the myths that mainstream economics would have us believe.
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Knowledge Governance
Reasserting the Public Interest
Edited by Leonardo Burlamaqui, Anna Célia Castro, Rainer Kattel
foreword by Richard NelsonIn order to move beyond the international intellectual property rights regime in both theory and practice, this volume offers the novel approach of “knowledge governance” as a way to understand the role of knowledge in growth and development.
Anthem Press
Hardback
9780857285355
October 2012
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£115.00 / $115.00In order to move beyond the international intellectual property rights regime in both theory and practice, this volume offers the novel approach of “knowledge governance” as a way to understand the role of knowledge in growth and development.
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The Politics of Enlightenment
Constitutionalism, Republicanism, and the Rights of Man in Gaetano Filangieri
Vincenzo Ferrone
translated by Sophus A. ReinertWritten by one of Italy’s leading historians, this book analyses the Neapolitan nobleman Gaetano Filangieri and his seven-volume ‘Science of Legislation’ in their historical context, expounding on his legacy for the histories of constitutional republicanism, liberalism, and political economy.
Anthem Press
Hardback
9780857289704
September 2012
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£115.00 / $115.00Written by one of Italy’s leading historians, this book analyses the Neapolitan nobleman Gaetano Filangieri and his seven-volume ‘Science of Legislation’ in their historical context, expounding on his legacy for the histories of constitutional republicanism, liberalism, and political economy.
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Competitiveness and Development
Myth and Realities
Mehdi Shafaeddin
foreword by Erik S. Reinert‘Competitiveness and Development’ provides an insightful analysis of the confusions surrounding the concept of competitiveness in the context of developing countries, and proposes how these countries can attain competitiveness at a high level of development.
Anthem Press
Hardback
9780857284600
September 2012
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£115.00 / $115.00‘Competitiveness and Development’ provides an insightful analysis of the confusions surrounding the concept of competitiveness in the context of developing countries, and proposes how these countries can attain competitiveness at a high level of development.
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Development and Semi-periphery
Post-neoliberal Trajectories in South America and Central Eastern Europe
Edited by Renato Boschi, Carlos Henrique Santana
This book is a collection of articles focusing on comparative analysis of the development trajectories in the semi-periphery countries of South America and Central and Eastern Europe.
Anthem Press
Hardback
9780857284402
March 2012
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£115.00 / $115.00This book is a collection of articles focusing on comparative analysis of the development trajectories in the semi-periphery countries of South America and Central and Eastern Europe.
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A ‘Short Treatise’ on the Wealth and Poverty of Nations (1613)
Antonio Serra
Edited by Sophus A. Reinert‘A ‘Short Treatise’ on the Wealth and Poverty of Nations’ presents, for the first time, an English translation of Antonio Serra’s ‘Breve Trattato’ (1613), one of the most famous tracts in the history of political economy.
Anthem Press
Hardback
9780857289735
July 2011
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£115.00 / $115.00‘A ‘Short Treatise’ on the Wealth and Poverty of Nations’ presents, for the first time, an English translation of Antonio Serra’s ‘Breve Trattato’ (1613), one of the most famous tracts in the history of political economy.
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Why the Economists Got It Wrong
The Crisis and Its Cultural Roots
Alessandro Roncaglia
The book illustrates the development of the financial crisis and traces its cultural origins in mainstream economics. The Keynesian theory of uncertainty and Minsky's concept of financial fragility provide an alternative interpretation of past events and future policy developments.
Anthem Press
Paperback
9780857289629
August 2010
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£19.95 / $19.95The book illustrates the development of the financial crisis and traces its cultural origins in mainstream economics. The Keynesian theory of uncertainty and Minsky’s concept of financial fragility provide an alternative interpretation of past events and future policy developments.
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Feeding the World in the 21st Century
A Historical Analysis of Agriculture and Society
Christian Anton Smedshaug
foreword by Niek Koning'Feeding The World in the 21st Century: A Historical Analysis of Agriculture and Society' provides and utilizes a historical understanding of the current global food situation as the basis for analyzing the ultimate challenge on how to feed an ever-expanding world of 10 billion people.
Anthem Press
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9781843318675
May 2010
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£40.00 / $40.00‘Feeding The World in the 21st Century: A Historical Analysis of Agriculture and Society’ provides and utilizes a historical understanding of the current global food situation as the basis for analyzing the ultimate challenge on how to feed an ever-expanding world of 10 billion people.
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National Systems of Innovation
Toward a Theory of Innovation and Interactive Learning
Edited by Bengt-Åke Lundvall
‘National Systems of Innovation’ presents a new perspective on the dynamics of the national and the global economy.
Anthem Press
Hardback
9781843318828
January 2010
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£115.00 / $115.00‘National Systems of Innovation’ presents a new perspective on the dynamics of the national and the global economy.
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Ragnar Nurkse
Trade and Development
Edited by Rainer Kattel, Jan A. Kregel, Erik S. Reinert
‘Ragnar Nurkse, Trade and Development’ reprints Nukse’s most important works, making them widely available for an audience of economists, policy makers, researchers and students.
Anthem Press
Hardback
9781843317876
August 2009
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£115.00 / $115.00‘Ragnar Nurkse, Trade and Development’ reprints Nukse’s most important works, making them widely available for an audience of economists, policy makers, researchers and students.
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Ragnar Nurkse (1907-2007)
Classical Development Economics and its Relevance for Today
Edited by Rainer Kattel, Jan A. Kregel, Erik S. Reinert
‘Ragnar Nurkse (1907-2007): Classical Development Economics and its Relevance for Today’ presents a selection of papers that casts new insight on Nurkse’s thought, and discusses his relevance for today.
Anthem Press
Hardback
9781843317869
August 2009
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£115.00 / $115.00‘Ragnar Nurkse (1907-2007): Classical Development Economics and its Relevance for Today’ presents a selection of papers that casts new insight on Nurkse’s thought, and discusses his relevance for today.
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Techno-Economic Paradigms
Essays in Honour of Carlota Perez
Edited by Wolfgang Drechsler, Rainer Kattel, Erik S. Reinert
‘Techno-Economic Paradigms’ presents a series of essays discussing one of the most interesting and talked-about socio-economic theories of our times: techno-economic paradigm shifts.
Anthem Press
Hardback
9781843317852
August 2009
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£115.00 / $115.00‘Techno-Economic Paradigms’ presents a series of essays discussing one of the most interesting and talked-about socio-economic theories of our times: techno-economic paradigm shifts.
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Schumpeter’s Evolutionary Economics
A Theoretical, Historical and Statistical Analysis of the Engine of Capitalism
Esben Sloth Andersen
A much-needed modern interpretation of Joseph Schumpeter's views on innovation, entrepreneurship and creative destruction, which provides a comprehensive and detailed analysis of this great thinker's major works.
Anthem Press
Hardback
9781843313342
April 2009
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£175.00 / $175.00A much-needed modern interpretation of Joseph Schumpeter’s views on innovation, entrepreneurship and creative destruction, which provides a comprehensive and detailed analysis of this great thinker’s major works.