Arrow and the Ascent of Modern Economic Theory - by George R Feiwel (Paperback)

About the Book

Published as a companion volume to: Arrow and the foundations of the theory of economic policy.

Book Synopsis

This and the companion volume are about the ascent, vicissitudes and lacunae in the science and art modern economics and about Kenneth Arrow, his architectonic contributions to and impact on the theoretical and applied economics and moral and political philosophy of our age. They provide a comprehensive composite analysis of Arrow's approach and contributions to and his impact on modern economics and philosophy seen from various forms. In addition to original essays that not only analyse Arrow's contributions and impact, but provide insights into what is being done at the frontiers of the subject, these volumes contain interview chapters that afford extraordinary glimpses into the creativity and personality of the major contributors to the economics of our age (including our protagonist) and are an important historical document.

About the Author

GEORGE R. FEIWEL is Alumni Distinguished Service Professor and Professor of Economics at the University of Tennessee. He has been visiting Professor at Harvard University and the University of California, Berkeley, on several occasions, as well as Visiting Professor at the University of Stockholm and, also on several occassions, Senior Faculty Visitor at the University of Cambridge. A Guggenheim Fellow, he is the author of more than ten books including The Economics of Socialist Enterprise; The Soviet Quest for Economic Efficiency; Industrialization Policy and Planning under Polish Socialism; The Intellectual Capital of Michal Kalecki; and Growth and Reforms in Centrally Planned Economies.