The New Economics One Decade Older by James Tobin (English) Hardcover Book

Description: The New Economics One Decade Older by James Tobin Challenging such established ideas as the inevitability of the business cycle and the taboo on deficit spending, the group of economists associated with the Kennedy Council of Economic Advisers attempted in the 1960s to convert their theories into government policy. The successes, failures, elations. and frustrations of what came to be called the N FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Challenging such established ideas as the inevitability of the business cycle and the taboo on deficit spending, the group of economists associated with the Kennedy Council of Economic Advisers attempted in the 1960s to convert their theories into government policy. The successes, failures, elations. and frustrations of what came to be called the New Economics is the subject of James Tobins fascinating account, based on the Janeway Lectures given at Princeton in 1972. In making his assessment of the New Economics, Professor Tobin draws on his close involvement in policymaking during the Kennedy years. Originally published in 1974. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905. Table of Contents *Frontmatter, pg. i*Preface, pg. v*CONTENTS, pg. ix*1. Triumph and Defeat in the Sixties, pg. 1*2. Crossfire from Left and Right, pg. 41*3. Prospects for Macro-Economic Policy, pg. 69*Concluding Remarks, pg. 95*Index, pg. 101 Long Description Challenging such established ideas as the inevitability of the business cycle and the taboo on deficit spending, the group of economists associated with the Kennedy Council of Economic Advisers attempted in the 1960s to convert their theories into government policy. The successes, failures, elations. and frustrations of what came to be called the New Economics is the subject of James Tobins fascinating account, based on the Janeway Lectures given at Princeton in 1972. In making his assessment of the New Economics, Professor Tobin draws on his close involvement in policymaking during the Kennedy years. Originally published in 1974. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905. Details ISBN0691645671 Author James Tobin Short Title NEW ECONOMICS 1 DECADE OLDER Pages 116 Publisher Princeton University Press Language English ISBN-10 0691645671 ISBN-13 9780691645674 Media Book Format Hardcover Imprint Princeton University Press Place of Publication New Jersey Country of Publication United States Illustrations black & white illustrations Year 2016 Translated from English Publication Date 2016-04-19 UK Release Date 2016-04-19 NZ Release Date 2016-04-19 US Release Date 2016-04-19 DEWEY 330 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Alternative 9780691042053 AU Release Date 2016-06-27 Series Eliot Janeway Lectures on Historical Economics We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:144702717;

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