Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Theoretical and Historical Scaffolding -- 3. Beginnings -- 4. Entering and Leaving -- 5. Young Philosopher -- 6. Transition -- 7. Young Economist -- 8. Working in the Field -- 9. Conclusion -- Notes --...

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