The Philosophy of Keynes' Economics: Probability, Uncertainty and Convention (Economics as Social Theory)

ISBN: 0415312442

Author: Mizuhara, Sohei

Condition: New

John Maynard Keynes was arguably the most influential Western economist ofthe twentieth century. His emphasis on the nature and role of uncertainty ineconomics is a dominant theme in his writings.This book brings together a wide array of experts on Keyness contributions tothe philosophy of probability and to economics, including Gay Tulip Meeks,Sheila Dow and John Davis. Themes covered include: Keynesian probability and uncertainty the foundations of Keyness economics the relationship between Keyness earlier and later thoughtThe Philosophy of Keyness Economics is a readable and comprehensive bookthat will interest students and academics interested in the man and his thought.