Polish Marxism after Luxemburg

Polish Marxism after Luxemburg provides an overview of Polish Marxism after Rosa Luxemburg, covering key themes and ideas of Polish political economists. It highlights the relevance of Ludwik Krzywicki, Michał Kalecki, and Oskar Lange, who developed the Keynesian Revolution in macroeconomics and economic policy. It also explores Polish discussions in the political economy from the second half of the twentieth century.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 09 December 2022
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited

In this 37th issue of the esteemed Research in Political Economy series, Jan Toporowski and a distinguished panel of experts present a unique and insightful exploration of Polish Marxism after Luxemburg, serving as an invaluable introduction to some key themes and the ideas of numerous Polish political economists. Polish Marxism after Luxemburg delves into a range of ideas that emerged during the same period as Rosa Luxemburg's influential contributions, including the pioneering work of Ludwik Krzywicki, who delved into the study of monopoly finance capital and proposed the notion of industrial feudalism. The chapters in this book vividly illustrate the ongoing relevance of these thinkers and highlight the development of Polish Marxism from the perspectives of Michał Kalecki and Oskar Lange, who went on to become prominent figures in the Keynesian Revolution in macroeconomics and economic policy.

Moreover, Polish Marxism after Luxemburg sheds light on a selection of Polish discussions in the political economy from the second half of the twentieth century, particularly within the circle of political economists associated with Oskar Lange, such as Włodzimierz Brus and Tadeusz Kowalik. This comprehensive examination of Polish Marxism after Luxemburg offers a valuable perspective on the evolution of economic thought in Poland and its profound impact on global economic discourse.

Weight: 498g
Dimension: 238 x 161 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781801178914