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The Dynamics of Poverty

Circular, Cumulative Causation, Value Judgments, Institutions and Social Engineering in the World of Gunnar Myrdal

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  • Explores the role played by Gunnar Myrdal within public policy and the global economy
  • Highlights the progression of ideas and concepts over the course of an academic career
  • Examines topical issues, such as poverty, inequality, and development, from the perspective of an influential economist

Part of the book series: Palgrave Studies in the History of Economic Thought (PHET)

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

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About this book

This book examines Gunnar Myrdal’s analysis of poverty in relation to Sweden, the United States, South Asia, and the international economy. The chapters investigate Mrydal’s methodological development and his focus on the principle of circular and cummulative causation, dynamic economic analysis, institutional frameworks, value premises, and social engineering. The challenge of world poverty, the international dimension of poverty, and the legacy of The American Dilemma and Asian Drama are also discussed. 


This book aims to explore the development of Myrdal’s analysis of poverty during his life. It will be relevant to students and academics interested in the history of economic thought, development economics, the political economy, and labor economics. 



Authors and Affiliations

  • Sveavägen, Stockholm School of Economics, Stockholm, Sweden

    Mats Lundahl

About the author

Mats Lundahl is Professor emeritus of Development Economics at the Stockholm School of Economics, where he held his chair between 1987 and 2013.

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