"As entertaining as it is thought provoking" ("Publisher's Weekly"), "Economics for the Rest of Us" shows how today's dominant economic theories evolved, how they explicitly favor the rich over the poor, and why they're not the only--or best--options. At a time when growing numbers of people are deeply anxious about the workings of our economy--and when our very future as a society is up for grabs--economist Moshe Adler offers a lively and accessible debunking of two elements that make economics the "science" of the rich: ...
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"As entertaining as it is thought provoking" ("Publisher's Weekly"), "Economics for the Rest of Us" shows how today's dominant economic theories evolved, how they explicitly favor the rich over the poor, and why they're not the only--or best--options. At a time when growing numbers of people are deeply anxious about the workings of our economy--and when our very future as a society is up for grabs--economist Moshe Adler offers a lively and accessible debunking of two elements that make economics the "science" of the rich: the definition of what is efficient and the theory of how wages are determined. Filled with lively examples, from food riots in Indonesia to the eminent domain in Connecticut and everyone from Adam Smith to Jeremy Bentham to Larry Summers, here is a bold and important book that offers a foundation for a fundamentally more just economic system.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 240 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white, Tables, black & white, Figures. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
