Tato série zkoumá alternativní ekonomické myšlenky, které se odchylují od hlavního proudu. Zabývá se teoriemi a praktikami, které nabízejí jiný pohled na fungování trhů a společnosti. Čtenáři objeví provokativní nápady a kritické analýzy, které zpochybňují konvenční ekonomické modely. Je to fascinující cesta do méně prozkoumaných oblastí ekonomického myšlení.
Focusing on Gaetano Filangieri, a prominent Neapolitan nobleman, this work delves into his influential seven-volume 'Science of Legislation.' It examines Filangieri's contributions to constitutional republicanism, liberalism, and political economy, highlighting his enduring impact within these historical frameworks. The analysis provides a rich context for understanding his legacy in shaping modern political thought.
The historical schools of economics have been neglected within the arena of economic theory since the Second World War in favour of the now-dominant classical and neoclassical schools of economic thought. As alternative frameworks re-emerge, this book offers a revaluation of the legal theorist, economist and politician Torkel Aschehoug (1822–1909) and his historical-empirical approach to economics, a highly influential current in Norway during the last decades of the nineteenth century.
"Economists and the Powerful: Convenient Theories, Distorted Facts, Ample Rewards" delves into the complexities of the modern global economy, highlighting the pervasive influence of power on economic behavior and the corruption of competition. Drawing from empirical and theoretical studies by distinguished economists, it exposes the stark reality that capitalism operates far differently than mainstream economic narratives suggest. By linking theoretical concepts with real-life examples, the work provides a groundbreaking perspective on capitalism's mechanics, illustrating how various groups and elites pursue their economic interests at the expense of others.
Through explorations of economic history, the text reveals the origins of the political power held by contemporary financiers and uncovers systematic issues, such as the role of banks in perpetuating an unstable, debt-driven monetary system and the complicity of leading economists in enabling excessive CEO compensation without performance gains. This investigation scrutinizes the incentives that drive economists and examines the historical context of the economic doctrines shaping today's financial landscape. Ultimately, it addresses the critical yet overlooked issue of how and why the questioning of power has been sidelined in mainstream economics, shedding light on the implications of this omission for the modern financial world. For more information, visit the book's
