The Philosophy of Keynes' Economics: Probability, Uncertainty and Convention (Economics as Social Theory)

John Maynard Keynes is undoubtedly the most influential Western economist of the twentieth century. His emphasis on the nature and role of uncertainty in economic thought is a dominant theme in his writings.This book brings together a wide array of experts on Keynes' thought such as Gay Tulip Meeks, Sheila Dow and John Davis who discuss, analyse and criticise such themes as Keynesian probability and uncertainty, the foundations of Keynes' economics and the relationship between Keynes' earlier and later thought.The Philosophy of Keynes' Economics is a readable and comprehensive book that will interest students and academics interested in the man and his thought. John Maynard Keynes is undoubtedly the most influential Western economist of the twentieth century. His emphasis on the nature and role of uncertainty in economic thought is a dominant theme in his writings. This book brings together a wide array of experts on Keynes' thought such as Gay Tulip Meeks, Sheila Dow and John Davis who discuss, analyse and criticise such themes as Keynesian probability and uncertainty, the foundations of Keynes' economics and the relationship between Keynes' earlier and later thought. The Philosophy of Keynes' Economics is a readable and compr John Maynard Keynes dominated economic thought in the twentieth century and his presence is still felt today in economic thought an policy. This collection, featuring chapters from such leading economic thinkers as Sheila Dow, Tony Lawson and John Davis, is a well-written comprehensive analysis of Keynes' philosophy and as such will be welcomed by both the economics and philosophy community. Keynes dominated economic thought in the 20th century and his presence is still felt today in economic thought and policy. This comprehensive analysis of his philosophy features chapters from today's leading economic thinkers. Edited By Jochen Runde And Sohei Mizuhara. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [252]-263) And Index.