The Evolution of "Orthodoxy" in Economics: From Adam Smith to Paul Samuelson.

The article identifies the assumptions of "orthodoxy" by observing their evolution in economic analysis. Topics include no correlation between orthodoxy or heterodoxy in economics and political beliefs and commitments, how the French Revolution has disrupted political culture and intellectual life i...

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Publicado en:Independent Review Vol. 24; no. 3; pp. 325 - 346
Autor principal: WATERMAN, A. M. C.
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Independent Institute Winter2019-2020
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Sumario:The article identifies the assumptions of "orthodoxy" by observing their evolution in economic analysis. Topics include no correlation between orthodoxy or heterodoxy in economics and political beliefs and commitments, how the French Revolution has disrupted political culture and intellectual life in France, and competition among buyers and among sellers.