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An adequate understanding of the process of urban and regional development under capitalism has been impeded by the orthodox analysis. This paper outlines a more appropriate framework for the study of spatial aspects of the capitalist system, using concepts from Marxian analysis. Particular emphasis is placed on the role played by urban and regional development in establishing the necessary conditions for continued capital accumulation, viz. expansion of markets, generation of a reserve army of unemployed, provision of requisite amounts of the means of production, and reproduction of the social relations of production. In this way a link is forged between the theory of location and the theory of accumulation, which helps to provide insights into reasons for the un even process of capitalist development.

Normative Economics: An Introduction to Microeconomic Theory and Radical Critiques seeks to overcome the problem of taking an orthodox approach in economics introducing it in a critical way. The book covers social objectives and functions of economics; the development of a theory of commodity distribution and exchange; the determinating factors of different production techniques; the identification and determination of the combination of goods; the effects of locations and places on microeconomics; and the effects of time on microeconomics. Also discussed in the book are the implications of public policy; neo-classical economics; and other economic structures. The text is recommended not only for students of microeconomics, but also for economists and financial analysts, as it offers a different and refreshing approach to the subject.

Front Cover; Normative Economics: An Introduction to Microeconomic Theory and Radical Critiques; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Preface; Chapter 1. Perspectives; Economics and Social Objectives; The Focus of Orthodox Economics; Appraisal of Economic Analysis; Chapter 2. To Whom?; Techniques for Analysing Distributional Efficiency; The Price System and Distributional Efficiency; Underlying Assumptions; Equity Considerations; Some Implications for Policy Issues; Chapter 3. How?; Techniques for Analysing Productive Efficiency; The Price System and Productive Efficiency.

"Who Gets What? looks at recent trends in income and wealth in Australia and examines the economic evidence in a way that makes fascinating reading for both general and specialist audiences. The book looks at who is rich and who in Australia still lives in poverty - and why. It explores the causes of economic inequality and the possibility of making our society more equal. Ultimately, the authors offer their own solution to these problems, with policies which could redistribute income and wealth more equitably."--Jacket