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Economyths David Orrell

Economyths By David Orrell

Economyths by David Orrell


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Summary

A brand-new edition of David Orrell's acclaimed critique of what economics gets very wrong

Economyths Summary

Economyths: 11 Ways Economics Gets it Wrong by David Orrell

When Economyths was first published in 2010, David Orrell showed how mainstream economics is based on key myths such as fair competition, rational behaviour, stability and eternal growth - and how these myths lead paradoxically to their opposites: inequality, an irrational economy, financial instability and a collision with nature's limits. Since then, we've had Occupy, political upheaval, flash crashes in financial markets, the warmest few years in recorded history - and a growing chorus demanding fundamental reform. So how has economics responded? In this revised and expanded edition, Orrell shows how the ten myths still dominate economics. He reveals their roots in thought that goes back to the ancient Greeks, making them hard to dislodge. And he uncovers, demolishes and develops an alternative to the greatest economyth of all - the one that will lead to the collapse of orthodox economics.

About David Orrell

David Orrell studied mathematics at the University of Alberta, and obtained his doctorate from Oxford University on the prediction of nonlinear systems. His work in applied mathematics and complex systems research has since led him to diverse areas such as weather forecasting, economics, and cancer biology. His work has been featured in the New Scientist, the Financial Times and on BBC Radio.

Additional information

GOR009229365
9781785782299
1785782290
Economyths: 11 Ways Economics Gets it Wrong by David Orrell
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Icon Books Ltd
2017-07-06
320
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