Hayek was among the first to realize that, in intertemporal equilibrium, all agents must have correct expectations of future prices. Before comparing four categories of intertemporal equilibrium - (1) Perfect-foresight equilibrium, (2) Radner’s sequential equilibrium with incomplete markets,...

This book presents an alternative approach to monetary theory that differs from the General Theory of Keynes, the Monetarism of Friedman, and the New Classicism of Lucas. Particular attention is given to the work of Hawtrey and his analysis of financial crises and his explanation of the Great...