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

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE 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 Paperback 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 ISBN0691618674 Author James Tobin Publisher Princeton University Press Year 2015 ISBN-10 0691618674 ISBN-13 9780691618678 Format Paperback Imprint Princeton University Press Place of Publication New Jersey Country of Publication United States Illustrations black & white illustrations Pages 116 Short Title NEW ECONOMICS 1 DECADE OLDER Language English Media Book DEWEY 330 Translated from English Publication Date 2015-03-08 UK Release Date 2015-03-08 NZ Release Date 2015-03-08 US Release Date 2015-03-08 Alternative 9780691645674 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2015-05-18 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! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:161694362;

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