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Economic theory & philosophy

Hardcover. This text contains a selection of the Wincott lectures, given by eminent economists. These lectures are an example of how important concepts can be communicated simply. Each one should advance understanding of the market economy and how it relates to political decisions. Editor(s): Wood, Geoffrey E. Num Pages: 245 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 24. Weight in Grams: 431.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Wincott Foundation
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333657393
ISBN
9780333657393
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.82

Hardcover. Are humans at their core seekers of their own pleasure or cooperative members of society? Paradoxically, they are both. This title focuses on the evolution of morality, its meaning, why it came about, and how it influences human attitudes and behavior. Num Pages: 320 pages, 2 line drawings, 2 tables. BIC Classification: JF; KCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 163 x 240 x 27. Weight in Grams: 584.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226922713
ISBN
9780226922713
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.51
€ 46.16

Hardback. In this important new book, Geoffrey Ingham draws on neglected traditions in the social sciences to develop a theory of the 'social relation' of money. Num Pages: 266 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JH; KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 526.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
266
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745609966
ISBN
9780745609966
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 79.61

Paperback. Editor(s): Wood, Geoffrey E. Num Pages: 217 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; KCA; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 320.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
1st ed. 1996
Number of pages
217
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349249695
ISBN
9781349249695
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 126.86

Hardback. Num Pages: 356 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 603.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Palgrave USA United States
Number of pages
356
Condition
New
SKU
V9781403996282
ISBN
9781403996282
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.72

Paperback. This book argues that Keynesian economists have betrayed Keynes' theory and policy conclusions, and that the world has been misled about those policies. Keynesians have focused attention on policies for dealing with effects of economic failure as they arise, whereas Keynes was concerned with the cause and then the prevention of economic failure. Num Pages: 376 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KCA; KCB; KCBM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 462. The General Theory, the Rate of Interest and Keynesian Economics. 376 pages, Illustrations. This book argues that Keynesian economists have betrayed Keynes' theory and policy conclusions, and that the world has been misled about those policies. Keynesians have focused attention on policies for dealing with effects of economic failure as they arise, whereas Keynes was concerned with the cause and then the prevention of economic failure. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: KCA; KCB; KCBM. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 21. Weight: 462.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
376
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230277014
ISBN
9780230277014
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 127.76

Paperback. Num Pages: 360 pages. BIC Classification: JPA; KCA; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 490.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Updated edition with a New afterword by the autho
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691165745
ISBN
9780691165745
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.68

Paperback. This book argues that strange election outcomes should become less likely as voters' preferences become more mutually coherent. It also focuses on the Condorcet Criterion, which states that pairwise majority rule winner should be chosen as the election winner. Series: Studies in Choice and Welfare. Num Pages: 397 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; KCA; KCH; KFFD; PBUD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 232 x 21. Weight in Grams: 572.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
397
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642266102
ISBN
9783642266102
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 161.93

Hardback. This book argues that strange election outcomes should become less likely as voters' preferences become more mutually coherent. It also focuses on the Condorcet Criterion, which states that pairwise majority rule winner should be chosen as the election winner. Series: Studies in Choice and Welfare. Num Pages: 397 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; KCA; KCH; KFFD; PBUD; PBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 735.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
397
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642031069
ISBN
9783642031069
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 168.64

paperback. Series: The European Heritage in Economics and the Social Sciences. Num Pages: 366 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 563.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008
Number of pages
366
Condition
New
SKU
V9781441924940
ISBN
9781441924940
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 194.77

hardcover. The economic model of behaviour is fundamental not only in economic theory, but also in modern approaches of other social sciences, above all in political science and law. This book provides a comprehensive treatise of the general model, its philosophical and methodological foundations and its applications in different fields. Series: The European Heritage in Economics and the Social Sciences. Num Pages: 366 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1540.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer United States
Edition
2008th Edition
Number of pages
366
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387727578
ISBN
9780387727578
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 201.25

Paperback. Builds upon the success of Gaylord's two previous works involved with the simulating and modeling with Mathematica - and cellular automata, in particular. This volume is designed for working economists and social scientists involved with the computer simulations of phenomena in the socioeconomic arena. Num Pages: 218 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JH; KCA; PBWH; UGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 179 x 14. Weight in Grams: 456.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1998
Number of pages
218
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387985329
ISBN
9780387985329
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 70.46

Hardback. Series: Great Thinkers in Economics. Num Pages: 301 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 617.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Palgrave USA United States
Number of pages
301
Condition
New
SKU
V9781403999481
ISBN
9781403999481
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 68.01

Paperback. This book presents the authentic Adam Smith and explores his underlying approach and radical thinking, aiming to re-establish his original intentions. The book provides a crucial reminder of how relevant Adam Smith was in his own time, and how relevant he remains as we experience the worldwide spread of opulence today. Series: Great Thinkers in Economics. Num Pages: 301 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA; KCF; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 213 x 137 x 14. Weight in Grams: 300.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
301
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230277007
ISBN
9780230277007
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.90

Paperback. A study of how investment in an individual's education and training is similar to business investments in equipment. This edition has four new chapters, covering topics including: human capital, fertility and economic growth, the division of labour and economic considerations within the family. Num Pages: 412 pages, 6ill.2tabs. BIC Classification: JH; JN; KCA; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 151 x 23. Weight in Grams: 648.
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Edition
Third Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226041209
ISBN
9780226041209
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.57

Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHM; KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 152 x 227 x 18. Weight in Grams: 494.
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1978
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226041124
ISBN
9780226041124
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.39

Paperback. Gary Becker sees the family as a kind of little factory - a multiperson unit producing meals, health, skills, children and self-esteem from market goods and the time, skills, and knowledge of its members. Gary Becker won the 1992 Nobel Prize in Economics. Num Pages: 304 pages, 3 line illustrations, 4 tables. BIC Classification: JHBK; KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 154 x 26. Weight in Grams: 746.
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Edition
Enlarged
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674906990
ISBN
9780674906990
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.26
€ 48.67

Paperback. Applies economic theory to human behavior and states that our daily actions and choices are influenced by market forces and economic incentives. This book contains 138 essays which address issues including: the changing role of women in economics, crime, immigration, drugs, and, discrimination against minorities. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: KCA; KJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 582.
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe United States
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780070067097
ISBN
9780070067097
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 26.96

Hardback. Karl Polanyi's The Great Transformation is generally acclaimed as being among the most influential works of economic history in the twentieth century, and remains as vital in the current historical conjuncture as it was in his own. Series: Key Contemporary Thinkers. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KCA; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 167 x 23. Weight in Grams: 572.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745640716
ISBN
9780745640716
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 73.24

Paperback. The authors draw from the theory of cointegration in order to test the monetary model of exchange rate determination. They focus on the issue of optimal prediction in partially non-stationary multivariate time series models. In particular, they carry out an exchange rate prediction exercise. Series: Lecture Notes in Economics and Mathematical Systems. Num Pages: 204 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA; KCBM; KCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 11. Weight in Grams: 374.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1992
Number of pages
204
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540556350
ISBN
9783540556350
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.42

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