Labyrinths of Prosperity by Reuven Brenner

Labyrinths of Prosperity by Reuven Brenner

Labyrinths of Prosperity: Economic Follies, Democratic Remedies by Reuven Brenner explores the cyclical shifts in economic thought, specifically focusing on the myths of macroeconomics and their impact on policy-making and prosperity. Brenner questions the scientific legitimacy of macroeconomic theories, highlighting their contradictions and the misleading confidence with which they are presented. He critiques the use of national statistics and macroeconomic aggregates--such as the GDP and unemployment rates--as unreliable bases for policy-making due to their frequent revisions and inherent inaccuracies. The book argues that true prosperity emanates from trade and financial practices that allow individuals to take risks and leverage opportunities, rather than from macroeconomic policies that claim to fine-tune economies around aggregated statistics. Brenner suggests that public policy should shift towards fostering environments where entrepreneurial endeavors can thrive, through mechanisms such as referenda and direct political engagement, to prevent policy errors from persisting unchallenged. By advocating for decentralization, Brenner assigns the responsibility of curbing government excess and sustaining prosperity to the ingenuity and innovation of individuals, thus promoting a political climate that encourages adaptation and economic freedom over rigid statutory prescriptions.

Reuven Brenner is a prominent economist and author known for his critical examination of economic theories and policies. He is the author of many books, including History: The Human Gamble, Betting on Ideas, and Rivalry.

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ISBN 13	9780472065561
ISBN 10	0472065564
Titel	Labyrinths of Prosperity
Autor	Reuven Brenner
Buchzustand	Nicht verfügbar
Bindungsart	Paperback
Verlag	University Of Michigan Press
Erscheinungsjahr	1994-09-30
Seitenanzahl	312
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