For example, he thought that monopolistic practices would only increase with time, thus damaging the capitalist process and not allowing it to function smoothly. Schumpeter reached the conclusion that capitalism wouldn't be able to survive, due to diverse characteristics that were intrinsic to it. 21 1991 by Richard Swedberg (Editor) 2 ratings Kindle Edition 43.25 Read with Our Free App Paperback 107.31 7 Used from 12.99 7 New from 92. Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre. In this book, first published in 1942, Joseph A. Schumpeter: The Economics and Sociology of Capitalism Paperback Jan. But the analysis that led Schumpeter to his conclusion diered totally from Karl Marxs. One might think, on the basis of the quote, that Schumpeter was a Marxist. Throughout, Schumpeter perceived economics as a human science and this is reflected in a volume which is lucid and insightful throughout. Schumpeter (1883-1950) made seminal contributions not only to economic theory but also to sociology and economic history. Schumpeters prologue to a section of his 1947 book, Capitalism, Socialism and Democracy. As well as dealing with all of the major economists from Adam Smith to Maynard Keynes, the book considers the economic writings of Plato and Aristotle, of the Medieval Scholastics and of the major European economists. This inclusiveness extends to the periods and individuals who figure in the book. In Schumpeters case, this came in the form of Capitalism, Socialism, and Democracy, a book Schumpeter wrote during the darkest years of the century. Topics addressed include the techniques of economic analysis, contemporaneous developments in other sciences and the sociology of economics. A major contribution to the history of ideas as well as to economics, History of Economic Analysis rapidly gained a reputation as a unique and classic work.Īs well being an economist, Schumpeter was a gifted mathematician, historian, philosopher and psychologist and this is reflected in the multi-disciplinary nature of his great endeavour. Unprecedented in scope, the book was to provide a complete history of economic theory from Ancient Greece to the end of the second world war. 'Swedberg provides an intellectual biography which is illuminating both about Schumpeter's life in Vienna, Bonn, and Harvard, and the development of his ideas.At the time of his death in 1950, Joseph Schumpeter was working on his monumental History of Economic Analysis. marshalls a wealth of biographical detail and straddles several academic disciplines.' Times Literary Supplement 'Richard Swedberg's account of Schumpeter's life and work provides the more complete portrait of Schumpeter, both as man and economist. Schumpter, social scientist and human being.' Journal of Institutional and Theoretical Economics I recommend this biography without hesitation to anyone interested in Joseph A. It offers a coherant thesis and argues that thesis well. 'The Swedberg biography is a remarkable broad based achievement. a lucid, readable study' New York Times Book Review ' thoughtfully uncovers different layers of the eminent economist's personality. 'Schumpeter's life is shot through with a drama which Swedberg skilfully interweaves with a discussion of his work.' Network Included among his many contributions is his path-breaking work on entrepreneurshipof the quintessential characteristics of all market economies. skilfully explores the links between Schumpeter's work, his personality and his times.' Financial Times Joseph Schumpeter is one of the most accomplished economists of the twentieth century.
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