The Political Economy of Gunnar Myrdal: An Institutional Basis for the Transformation Problem

By James Angresano

Providing an evaluation of the intellectual development of Gunnar Myrdal, this book emphasizes his methodology, and his belief about economics and the role of economics in modern society. Attention is given to how Gunnar Myrdal became an institutional economist, and how this perspective influenced his contribution to economic development and attempts to close the gap between rich and poor countries.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1858985307
• ISBN13: 9781858985305
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.