Comparative Economics

by Angresano, James

• ISBN13: 9780133816334
• ISBN10: 0133816338
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1995-08-29
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

Presenting a book which presents the the fluid, evolutionary nature of economics, while presenting additional aspects of economies not usually addressed in similar books. While integrating economic thought with economic history, it provides an alternative to readers who wish to explore the variations of "mixed market economy" across countries.Providesan extensive, up-to-date analysisthe transformation of Central and Eastern European and Chinese economies. Also includes coverage of topics not usually found in similar texts, such as ancient and medieval economies, pre-World War II Germany, and the European Union.

Table of Contents

An Introduction to the Study of Comparative Economies

Evaluating and Comparing Economies

Pre-Modern Economies

Ancient Rome: 50 B.C. - 150 A.D.

The Medieval Economy: England 1000-1400 A.D.

The Evolution Of The Laissez-Faire Market Economy

The Laissez-Faire Market Economy: Historical Context and Philosophical Basis

The Laissez-Faire Market Economy: England 1830-1870

Command Over A Market Economy

Command Over a Market Economy: Germany 1933-1945

Guided Market Economies

The Philosophical Basis for a Guided Market Economy

The Japanese Economy 1946-Present

Historical Legacy and Context, Philosophical Basis, Social and Political Structures, Principal Institutions

Behavior of the Japanese Economy 1946-Present

The French Economy: 1946-Present

Social Economies-Democratically Controlled

The Philosophical Basis For a Democratically-Controlled Social Economy

The Swedish Economy: 1932-Present

The European Community: Twelve Economies or One, or Will It Be Both?

Levels of Economic Integration

Social Economies - State Controlled

The Philosophical Basis for Command Over a Social Economy

The Soviet Union Since 1928

The Chinese Economy Since 1978

Hungary: 1946-1988

Summary

Summary and Conclusions

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