‘From Coase to Williamson to Hart and Holmström, the theory of the firm has not only evolved but also been duly celebrated. But these ideas have important applications besides firms (e.g., Ostrom on polycentric governance, to name just o...
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– Alain Marciano, Journal of the History of Economic Thought
‘The extent of the research and co-ordination required to produce a scholarly compilation like this is astounding. There is little doubt that this book will make life just a touch easier for students and academics in economics and law, a...
‘This is a wonderful compendium of classic articles about the distribution of wealth from both empirical and theoretical perspectives. Scholars will want to have it on their bookshelf.’ – Stephen P. Jenkins, Lo...
Edited by J. D. Hammond, Steven G. Medema, John D. Singleton
The ‘Chicago Price Theory’ approach to economics has been credited with shedding light on many fundamental questions relating to traditional economics and renowned scholars including Milton Friedman, Frank Knight, George Stigler, Jacob V...
‘For those eager to learn more about the phenomenon that is the Coase theorem, this collection makes an excellent resources, one that exposes the reader to both the grand themes of Coase theorem history and the theoretical minutia that a...
The appropriate role of mathematics in economics has been controversial for two hundred years, and has been a matter of ongoing debate as economics became more mathematical after the Second World War. Controversy has been heightened afte...
‘Landström and Lohrke have compiled the seminal works that have shaped the field of entrepreneurial inquiry. This book should be mandatory reading for every doctoral student.’
– Andrew Zacharakis, Babson College, US
‘These volumes complement Vane and Mulhearn’s critically acclaimed book, The Nobel Memorial Laureates in Economics, and are an indispensable guide to key developments in modern economics.’
– The late Mark Blaug, formerly of the Universit...
‘What a brilliant idea! To provide readers with both information on the Nobel Laureates in Economics and, to the degree possible, the original papers for which they were honored. The names of the “contributing” Laureates speak for themse...
‘These volumes complement Vane and Mulhearn’s critically acclaimed book, The Nobel Memorial Laureates in Economics, and are an indispensable guide to key developments in modern economics.’
– The late Mark Blaug, formerly of the Universit...
