Understanding Economics by Ken Cole

Understanding Economics by Ken Cole

Economic theory is always controversial. Policy proposals to manage, organise or regulate economic activity invariably advantage some people to the detriment of others. To be 'economically literate' is to be able to compare alternative policy prescriptions to make explicit the theoretical logic which justifies such differential advantage. Understanding Economics is unique in analysing a comprehensive spectrum of economic theory, highlighting the ideological and political dimension which gives theoretical interpretations relevance and significance. The original style and format allows the reader to readily identify significant theoretical differences, allowing alternative understandings to be compared and contrasted.

'This is an economics book with a differenceIt is highly distilled logic. Students at all first degree levels can gain an enormous amount from this book. Even the most dedicated proponent of economic orthodoxy will find value in its ability to present mainstream arguments clearly and concisely' -- Times Higher Education Supplement
'I have no hesitation in recommending it for its original style and format ... Students and lecturers alike will find it both amusing and informative' -- Capital & Class

Ken Cole teaches economics at the School of Development Studies University of East Anglia. He is the author (with J Cameron and C Edwards) of Why Economists Disagree (Longman, 1991) and has contributed to a number of journals and discussion papers in the field.

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ISBN 13	9780745308937
ISBN 10	0745308937
Title	Understanding Economics
Author	Ken Cole
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Pluto Press
Year published	1995-04-20
Number of pages	208
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