Overview
This punchy book unites mainline mathematical economics and sometimes idiosyncratic political economy. Freshness is brought to the market concept giving general equilibrium theory a new lease of life, and an opening of thought on such matters as free trade, globalization and the environment. Where most theories of general equilibrium have been based on utility maximizing traders, Afriat here maintains the view that the topic essentially is concerned with aggregates and that anything to do with utility is at best secondary if not spurious. The book goes on to discuss political economy, in particular the idea of 'optimum', and its abuses, especially in doctrine related to the market. This novel book will be of equal appeal to mathematical thinkers, those interested in the theory of market and political economists.
Full Product Details
Author: Sydney N. Afriat (University of Siena, Italy)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint: Routledge
Dimensions:
Width: 15.60cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 23.40cm
Weight: 0.226kg
ISBN: 9780415859868
ISBN 10: 0415859867
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 20 July 2015
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Tertiary & Higher Education
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
'This is an unusually elegant and imaginative book, written with verve and flair by a supremely well-informed theorist with an open mind and a critical eye.' - K. Vela Velupillai
'The style is unmistakably elegant; the contents idiosyncratic; the methods impeccable; and the philosophy provocative.' - K. Vela Velupillai 'This is an unusually elegant and imaginative book, written with verve and flair by a supremely well-informed theorist with an open mind and a critical eye.' - K. Vela Velupillai 'This is an unusually elegant and imaginative book, written with verve and flair by a supremely well-informed theorist with an open mind and a critical eye.' - K. Vela Velupillai
'The style is unmistakably elegant; the contents idiosyncratic; the methods impeccable; and the philosophy provocative.' - K. Vela Velupillai 'This is an unusually elegant and imaginative book, written with verve and flair by a supremely well-informed theorist with an open mind and a critical eye.' - K. Vela Velupillai 'This is an unusually elegant and imaginative book, written with verve and flair by a supremely well-informed theorist with an open mind and a critical eye.' - K. Vela Velupillai
Author Information
S. N. Afriat, currently associated with the University of Siena, Italy, has a long and distinguished rocord of publishing at the interface of mathematics and economics.
