Economist With a Public Purpose Essays in Honour of John Kenneth Galbraith

The contributing economists to this text discuss the continuing relevance of Galbraith's arguments to current controversies and problems. The issues that are explored range from globalization and the role of the state to redistributive economic policies. Also addressed are historical essays examining the legacy of Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal and Adam Smith's views on British and American economic power. Each contributor develops a Galbraithian theme in line with contemporary concerns and the result is a collection that pays tribute to this great economist.Galbraith, John Kenneth is the author of 'Economist With a Public Purpose Essays in Honour of John Kenneth Galbraith' with ISBN 9780415212922 and ISBN 0415212928.