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Do Dühring's tribulations have any lessons for us today?
In: Journal of economic studies, Volume 29, Issue 4/5, p. 306-323
ISSN: 1758-7387
This is an article about the possible lessons for academic freedom that Dühring's expulsion from the University of Berlin might have for us today. It begins with a brief discussion of his strange fate in the English language literature in contrast with his high position in the history of economic thought. It is no surprise that questions of the denial of academic freedom have long been discussed. The remainder of the article is devoted to a discussion of academic freedom since his time and the possible lessons these developments might have for us today. The most important of these is the ancient truism – academic freedom is always under attack from many sides and must be vigorously defended.
Attilio da Empoli's English language reception
In: Journal of economic studies, Volume 28, Issue 4/5, p. 265-283
ISSN: 1758-7387
This is a study of Attilio da Empoli's reception in English. Describes the search to find his works or references to him. Gives details of the search process. There are only a few references to his work in English. There is nothing about his life in English. The first biography in English, "Attilio da Empoli's Life" is given. Describes and discusses his reception in the English language, including comments on the historical context in which his writing occurred. Contains observations about his only book in English and the theory it contains. Concludes that he deserves more recognition than he has received. Contains suggestions about the kind of research program that is needed to put him on the record in English.
Monetary policy and the definition of money: Implications for the European Monetary Union
In: Journal of economic studies, Volume 26, Issue 4/5, p. 338-382
ISSN: 1758-7387
The focus of this paper is the economic theory of the plans for the European Monetary Union. Part 1 demonstrates that economists, bankers and policy makers know very little about monetary policy. Part 2 explains the errors of the common practice of defining money by its functions. Because any monetary policy must rest on a definition of money it seems reasonable to conclude that a flawed definition might lead to problems with monetary policy. Part 3 applies this insight to the plans for a common currency in Europe. Because of uncertainties about the timing and details of the implementation, some important considerations are necessarily speculative. They are relegated to appendices. Appendix 1 comments on the timing and authorship and responsibility for the official reports with their unspecified authors. Appendix 2 supplies some grounds for doubting the ultimate durability of the European Monetary Union focusing on reasons that are historical, economic and pragmatic. Because the entire movement is driven by politics, not economics, Appendix 3 considers some of the relevant political issues. The conclusions summarize and speculate on possible reasons for successful outcomes.
Heinrich von Stackelberg in the history of economic ideas
In: Journal of economic studies, Volume 23, Issue 5/6, p. 15-39
ISSN: 1758-7387
Assesses the place of Heinrich von Stackelberg in the history of ideas as reflected in the literature of economics. Uses evidence from three main sources: histories of economics, the periodical literature and doctoral dissertations to support the conclusion that Stackelberg already has an important and lasting place in the history of economic thought. Points out that the use of Stackelberg's ideas and techniques is now as general and common as the use of those of Cournot, Walras, Pareto and Nash. Presents a short section devoted to his views on state control because these are so often misunderstood. Speculates on possible reasons why Stackelberg is not ranked more highly than he usually is.
A short sketch of Stackelberg's career
In: Journal of economic studies, Volume 23, Issue 5/6, p. 9-14
ISSN: 1758-7387
Reports that standard accounts of the life of Heinrich von Stackelberg, a brilliant theoretical economist, are full of errors and lacunae. In addition, claims that many writers in the English language literature have seriously misjudged his economics because they make the unwarranted assumption that there must be a close relationship between a person's scientific work in economics and his politics ‐ he was a member of the National Socialist German Workers' Party. Fills some of the gaps in the accounts of his life, and presents evidence about his attitude towards Jews and that he may also have been part of the German resistance to Hitler and the Nazis. Concludes that the political and intellectual realms of his life often were separate ‐ and that both changed over time.
Why had Roscher so much influence in the USA compared with the UK
In: Journal of economic studies, Volume 22, Issue 3/4/5, p. 53-105
ISSN: 1758-7387
Where is Althoff? Looking for Friedrich Althoff in English Language Sources
In: Journal of economic studies, Volume 20, Issue 4/5
ISSN: 1758-7387
What Has Happened to Gustav von Schmoller in English?
In: The History of Economics Society bulletin: HESB, Volume 11, Issue 2, p. 252-295
ISSN: 1469-9656
In 1954 the American Economic Association held its first session on "The International Flow of Economic Ideas." As a discussant, the great scholar of Walras, William Jafft said, "The Iron and Bamboo Curtains of today were preceded three-quarters of a century ago by nationalistic, linguistic, and other curtains–all impending the free flow of ideas in the learned world," (1955, 38–9). A.W. Coats later added some other obstacles, "…the unavailability of modern information retrieval methods, or perhaps a plain ornery human unwillingness to cooperate or personal dislike, all have at times been impediments to the progress of knowledge," (1987, 66).
Book Reviews
In: Review of social economy: the journal for the Association for Social Economics, Volume 34, Issue 2, p. 225-226
ISSN: 1470-1162
The Influence of Schumpeter’s German Writings on the Mainstream Economic Literature in English
In: Joseph Alois Schumpeter; The European Heritage in Economics and the Social Sciences, p. 141-162
Edward Bellamy and Joseph Schumpeter in the Year 2000
In: Joseph Alois Schumpeter; The European Heritage in Economics and the Social Sciences, p. 313-325
Islam in Asia
In: Social studies: a periodical for teachers and administrators, Volume 48, Issue 2, p. 59-61
ISSN: 2152-405X
Les Conditions économiques de la paix. J. F. Beglinger
In: Journal of political economy, Volume 61, Issue 6, p. 545-546
ISSN: 1537-534X
La Monnaie. Robert MosséProblèmes monétaires contemporains. Charles Bettelheim
In: Journal of political economy, Volume 60, Issue 3, p. 263-264
ISSN: 1537-534X