288 Pages
by
Routledge
288 Pages
by
Routledge
288 Pages
by
Routledge
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Most economic theory is based on the assumption that economies grow in a linear fashion. Recessions, depressions and (financial) crises are explained by policy mistakes. However, economic development has historically been uneven, and this state of affairs continues today. This book argues that twentieth century economic theory has marginalized individualism and organizational variety, and puts... Read more
1. Introduction 2. Markets and Organizations: Individualism and the Theory of the Firm 3. Expectations and Macro Economic Theory: The Boundaries of Rationality 4. Corporate Finance and the Theory of the Firm 5. Peter Drucker and the Rise of Management Theory 6. Spoils of War 7. An Institutional view on Democracy and Prosperity 8. Organizations and Innovation
Biography
Maria Brouwer is Professor of Economics, University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands
