The aim of this paper is to question a view, which is usually taken for granted, namely that the Marshallian partial equilibrium and Walrasian general equilibrium analysis stand in a relationship of continuity. It will be claimed that the contrary is true: the generalisation of the Marshallian...

L’objectif de cet article est de retracer l’histoire de la macroéconomie de ses débuts à nos jours en prenant en compte sa double dimension théorique et empirique. Elle a profondément marqué l’évolution des politiques économiques. Dans un premier temps, nous rappelons la triple...

This paper concerns a neglected aspect of Lucas's work: his methodological writings, published and unpublished. Particular attention is paid to his views on the relationship between theory and ideology. I start by setting out Lucas's non-standard conception of theory: to him, a theory and a...

This paper concerns a neglected aspect of Lucas's work: his methodological writings, published and unpublished. Particular attention is paid to his views on the relationship between theory and ideology. I start by setting out Lucas's non-standard conception of theory: to him, a theory and a...