Conflict, Demand and Economic Development: Essays in Honour of Amit Bhaduri

This book provides a comprehensive overview of three key areas: heterodox macroeconomics, development economics, and classical political economy, offering an alternative macroeconomic framework to analyze policies with an emphasis on equity and justice. It explores themes such as the effect of an exogenous shock to wage share, Harrodian instability and Steindlian solutions, economics and politics of social democracy, the role of power in the macroeconomy, economic development through the promotion of domestic value chains, and reflections on primitive accumulation.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 342 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into three vital areas: heterodox macroeconomics, development economics, and classical political economy. It presents an alternative macroeconomic framework that emphasizes equity and justice in policy analysis. Contributions from esteemed economists worldwide explore various aspects, including income distribution, trade and finance in developing countries, classical political economy, dualism in the US economy, economic crises, and agrarian economies in poor countries. The book examines themes such as the impact of exogenous shocks on wage shares, Harrodian instability, Steindlian solutions, economics and politics of social democracy, the role of power in the macroeconomy, economic development through domestic value chains, and reflections on primitive accumulation.

By venturing beyond the neo-classical tradition, the volume uncovers unexplored questions and offers a fresh perspective on economics. It provides a balanced treatment of time-tested ideas and discussions of recent developments and current research. This book serves as a significant intervention in heterodox macroeconomics and pays tribute to macroeconomist Amit Bhaduri. It will be invaluable to scholars, researchers, and professionals in economics, political economy, development studies, sociology, political science, public administration, economic theory, economic history, economic geography, and critical studies. Additionally, it will be of interest to economists and policymakers seeking to understand the complexities of the global economy.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367635589