This book describes the deep contradictions plague market economies. It shows how the influence of these contradictions sometimes subsides, allowing the economy to perform relatively well. But in time, these contradictions accumulate and economy declines as if it suffers from some degenerative...

The book illustrates how the treatment of complexity in analytical frameworks shapes economic studies. It explores the ways economists make sense of our economic environment and where their differences in interpretations of economic issues and policy proposals are rooted. Schwardt examines...

'This book provides a scathing antidote to the standard propositions made by economists about how wonderful market organization is. At the same time the criticism is balanced and recognizes well the advantages of market organization for certain kinds of goods and services. Bart Nooteboom is one...

Die Finanzkrise erschüttert die Wirtschaft in einem Ausmaß, das die Welt seit 80 Jahren nicht mehr erlebt hat. Sie vernichtet Milliarden, macht Konzerne zahlungsunfähig, bedroht Arbeitsplätze und gefährdet unzählige Existenzen. Verunsicherung breitet sich aus. Panik kommt auf. Die...