This chapter deals with Gramsci's remarks and some potential subjects of discussion with Sraffa about Ricardo, classical political economy and "pure economics". For him, the importance of Ricardo in the formation of Marx's ideas must be reassessed from the point of view of the world’s...

In this study, we examine how Léon Walras considered the economic evolution towards the most advanced stage of the history of mankind, the so-called ?industrial and commercial regime?. This enables us to present his ideas concerning the ?modern industry? and also to examine the way in which he...

[eng] We observe, on the one hand, a certain stability and uniformity of productive systems in time and space and, on the other hand, national and sectorial specificities and an unexpected coming out of a new system. An explanation can be based on the relation between socio-technical paradigm...

[eng] Sovereign Wealth Funds and Emerging Imperialism . The sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) of emerging countries take an increasing importance. They played a role in recapitalizing banks in trouble at the beginning of the financial crisis and they will be brought to intervene again at the end of...

[eng] The sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) of emerging countries take an increasing importance. They played a role in recapitalizing banks in trouble at the beginning of the financial crisis and they will be brought to intervene again at the end of this crisis. They also participate in the powerful...