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The Evolving Rationality of Rational Expectations: An Assessment of Thomas Sargent´s Achievements
Esther-Mirjam Sent
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hardcover. This book analyses the historical evolution of rational expectations by focusing on the changing ideas of Thomas Sargent. Series Editor(s): Goodwin, Craufurd D. Series: Historical Perspectives on Modern Economics. Num Pages: 256 pages, notes, references. BIC Classification: JFCX; KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 550. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear. DJ has some minor nicks and tears, remains very good
Inspired by recent developments in science studies, this book offers an innovative type of analysis of the recent history of rational expectations economics. In the course of exploring the multiple dimensions of rational expectations analysis, Professor Sent focuses on the work of Thomas Sargent, an instrumental pioneer in the development of this school of thought. The investigation attempts to avoid a Whiggish history that sees Sargent's development as inevitably progressing to better and better economic analysis. Instead, it provides an illustration of what happened to the approach through a contextualization of Sargent's work vis-á-vis that of other scholars and ideas. ... Read more
Inspired by recent developments in science studies, this book offers an innovative type of analysis of the recent history of rational expectations economics. In the course of exploring the multiple dimensions of rational expectations analysis, Professor Sent focuses on the work of Thomas Sargent, an instrumental pioneer in the development of this school of thought. The investigation attempts to avoid a Whiggish history that sees Sargent's development as inevitably progressing to better and better economic analysis. Instead, it provides an illustration of what happened to the approach through a contextualization of Sargent's work vis-á-vis that of other scholars and ideas. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
Series
Historical Perspectives on Modern Economics
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521571647
SKU
KSG0034058
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Reviews for The Evolving Rationality of Rational Expectations: An Assessment of Thomas Sargent´s Achievements
'There is no similarly detailed and complete study of any major figure in the new classical economics. Professor Sent clearly knows a great deal about her subject and is able to convey a great deal to the reader.' Kevin D. Hoover, University of California, Davis 'Sent's book is like no other work in the history of economic thought. The subject ... Read more