The Elgar Companion to the Chicago School of Economics

Many know the Chicago School of Economics and its association with Milton Friedman, George Stigler, Ronald Coase and Gary Becker. But few know the School's history and the full scope of its scholarship. In this Companion, leading scholars examine its history and key figures, and provide surveys of the School's contributions to central aspects of economics, including: price theory, monetary theory, labor and economic history. The volume examines the School's traditions of applied welfare theory and law and economics while providing a glimpse into emerging research on Chicago's role in the development of neoliberalism. A companion in the true sense of the word, this volume surveys a wide body of Chicago economic studies and guides readers carefully through each. The Companion offers biographies of leading Chicago economists and evaluations of the School's connection to approaches to economics that draw from and complement the School, including the Virginia School and the work of Armen Alchian and Edward Lazear. Moreover, this book is a first in many respects as it analyzes the interconnections of the Chicago School's theory, methodology, and policy, and considers by what means and ideas the School's policy framework is driven. The breadth and depth of the insights presented here will appeal especially to students and scholars of economics and historians interested in economics, social science and applied public policy. Many Know The Chicago School Of Economics And Its Association With Milton Friedman, George Stigler, Ronald Coase And Gary Becker. But Few Know The School's History And The Full Scope Of Its Scholarship. In This Book, Leading Scholars Examine Its History And Key Figures, And Provide Surveys Of The School's Contributions To Central Aspects Of Economics, Including: Price Theory, Monetary Theory, Labor And Economic History. The Volume Examines The School's Traditions Of Applied Welfare Theory And Law And Economics While Providing A Glimpse Into The Emerging Research On Chicago's Role In The Development Of Neoliberalism. Pt. I. Essays On The Chicago School -- The Development Of Post-war Chicago Price Theory / J. Daniel Hammond -- Chicago Economics And Institutionalism / Malcolm Rutherford -- Adam Smith And The Chicago School / Steven G. Medema -- The Economic Organization, By Frank H. Knight : A Reader's Guide / Ross B. Emmett -- The Chicago School Of Welfare Economics / H. Spencer Banzhaf -- Chicago Monetary Traditions / David Laidler -- On The Origins Of A Monetary History / Hugh Rockoff -- Chicago And Economic History / David Mitch -- Chicago And The Development Of Twentieth-century Labor Economics / Bruce E. Kaufman -- Human Capital, By Gary S. Becker : A Reading Guide / Pedro Nuno Teixeira -- Chicago Law And Economics / Steven G. Medema -- Friedman, Positive Economics, And The Chicago Boys / Eric Schliesser -- Neoliberalism And Chicago / Robert Van Horn And Philip Mirowski -- Armen Alchian On Evolution, Information, And Cost : The Surprising Implications Of Scarcity / Daniel K. Benjamin -- The Chicago Roots Of The Virginia School / Gordon L. Brady -- Pt. Ii. Some Chicago Economists -- Gary S. Becker / Pedro Nuno Teixeira -- Ronald Harry Coase / Steven G. Medema -- Aaron Director / Robert Van Horn -- Paul H. Douglas / Glen G. Cain -- Berthold Frank Hoselitz / David Mitch -- Frank H. Knight / Ross B. Emmett -- J. Laurence Laughlin / William J. Barber -- Edward P. Lazear / Morley Gunderson -- H. Gregg Lewis / Jeff E. Biddle -- Deirdre N. Mccloskey / Stephen T. Ziliak -- Richard A. Posner / Steven G. Medema -- Albert Rees / Orley Ashenfelter And John Pencavel -- Margaret Gilpin Reid / Evelyn Forget -- Sherwin Rosen / Hao Li -- Henry Schultz / D. Wade Hands -- Theodore William Schultz / Pedro Nuno Teixeira -- Henry Calvert Simons / Sherryl D. Kasper -- George J. Stigler / Edward Nik-khah -- Jacob Viner / William J. Barber. Edited By Ross B. Emmett. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Many know the Chicago School of Economics and its association with Milton Friedman, George Stigler, Ronald Coase and Gary Becker. But few know the School's history and the full scope of its scholarship. In this Companion, leading scholars examine its history and key figures, and provide surveys of the School's contributions to central aspects of economics, including: price theory, monetary theory, labor and economic history. The volume examines the School's traditions of applied welfare theory and law and economics while providing a glimpse into emerging research on Chicago's role in the development of neoliberalism.A companion in the true sense of the word, this volume surveys a wide body of Chicago economic studies and guides readers carefully through each. The Companion offers biographies of leading Chicago economists and evaluations of the School's connection to approaches to economics that draw from and complement the School, including the Virginia School and the work of Armen Alchian and Edward Lazear. Moreover, this book is a first in many respects as it analyzes the interconnections of the Chicago School's theory, methodology, and policy, and considers by what means and ideas the School's policy framework is driven.The breadth and depth of the insights presented here will appeal especially to students and scholars of economics and historians interested in economics, social science and applied public policy.Ross B. Emmett is Professor of Political Economy and Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy, and Co-Director of the Michigan Center for Innovation and Economic Prosperity at James Madison College, Michigan State University, USA. Many know the Chicago School of Economics and its association with Milton Friedman, George Stigler, Ronald Coase and Gary Becker. But few know the School's history and the full scope of its scholarship. In this Companion, leading scholars examine its history and key figures, and provide surveys of the School's contributions to central aspects of economics, price theory, monetary theory, labor and economic history. The volume examines the School's traditions of applied welfare theory and law and economics while providing a glimpse into emerging research on Chicago's role in the development of neoliberalism. A companion in the true sense of the word, this volume surveys a wide body of Chicago economic studies and guides readers carefully through each. The Companion offers biographies of leading Chicago economists and evaluations of the School's connection to approaches to economics that draw from and complement the School, including the Virginia School and the work of Armen Alchian and Edward Lazear. Moreover, this book is a first in many respects as it analyzes the interconnections of the Chicago School's theory, methodology, and policy, and considers by what means and ideas the School's policy framework is driven. The breadth and depth of the insights presented here will appeal especially to students and scholars of economics and historians interested in economics, social science and applied public policy. Ross B. Emmett is Professor of Political Economy and Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy, and Co-Director of the Michigan Center for Innovation and Economic Prosperity at James Madison College, Michigan State University, USA. Many Know The Chicago School Of Economics And Its Association With Milton Friedman, George Stigler, Ronald Coase And Gary Becker. But Few Know The School's History And The Full Scope Of Its Scholarship. In This Companion, Leading Scholars Examine Its History And Key Figures, As Well As Provide Surveys Of The School's Contributions To Central Aspects Of Economics, Including: Price Theory, Monetary Theory, Labor And Economic History. The Volume Examines The School's Traditions Of Applied Welfare Theory And Law And Economics While Providing A Glimpse Into Emerging Research On Chicago's Role In The Development Of Neoliberalism. A Companion In The True Sense Of The Word, This Volume Surveys A Wide Body Of Chicago Economic Studies And Guides Readers Carefully Through Each. The Companion Offers Biographies Of Leading Chicago Economists And Evaluations Of The School's Connection To Approaches To Economics That Draw From And Complement The School, Including The Virginia School And The Work Of Armen Alchian And Edward Lazear. Moreover, This Book Is A First In Many Respects As It Analyzes The Interconnections Of The Chicago School's Theory, Methodology, And Policy, And Considers By What Means And Ideas The School's Policy Framework Is Driven. The Breadth And Depth Of The Insights Presented Here Will Appeal Especially To Students And Scholars Of Economics And Historians Interested In Economics, Social Science And Applied Public Policy. ''Many know the Chicago School of Economics and its association with Milton Friedman, George Stigler, Ronald Coase and Gary Becker. But few know the School's history and the full scope of its scholarship. In this book, leading scholars examine its history and key figures, and provide surveys of the School's contributions to central aspects of economics, including: price theory, monetary theory, labor and economic history. The volume examines the School's traditions of applied welfare theory and law and economics while providing a glimpse into the emerging research on Chicago's role in the development of neoliberalism.''-- Site de l'éditeur The volume examines the Chicago School of Economics traditions of applied welfare theory and law and economics while providing a glimpse into emerging research on Chicago's role in the development of neoliberalism