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Dennis Robertson

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Part of the book series: Great Thinkers in Economics (GTE)

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Table of contents (23 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-ix
  2. Dennis Robertson: The Economics and the Man

    • Gordon Fletcher
    Pages 1-11
  3. The Early Years: Lessons for Life

    • Gordon Fletcher
    Pages 12-24
  4. Varieties of Escape: 1, Economist and Soldier

    • Gordon Fletcher
    Pages 37-48
  5. The Economics of Social Improvement

    • Gordon Fletcher
    Pages 49-62
  6. A Theory of the Trade Cycle

    • Gordon Fletcher
    Pages 63-69
  7. The Anatomy of the Study

    • Gordon Fletcher
    Pages 70-77
  8. Welfare in Relation to Cycles and Growth

    • Gordon Fletcher
    Pages 78-85
  9. The 1920s: Making a Reputation

    • Gordon Fletcher
    Pages 86-94
  10. The Characteristics of a Style

    • Gordon Fletcher
    Pages 95-108
  11. Money in a Theory of the Cycle

    • Gordon Fletcher
    Pages 109-123
  12. An Odd Little Book

    • Gordon Fletcher
    Pages 124-130
  13. Banking Policy in the Cycle

    • Gordon Fletcher
    Pages 131-144
  14. An Ideal Banking Policy

    • Gordon Fletcher
    Pages 145-149
  15. Robertson and Keynes: Parallels and Differences

    • Gordon Fletcher
    Pages 171-178
  16. Keynesian Revolution and Robertsonian Dissent

    • Gordon Fletcher
    Pages 179-188
  17. A Resolution of the Controversy

    • Gordon Fletcher
    Pages 189-200

About this book

This book provides a comprehensive overview of Robertson's life and work. Uncovering the sources of Robertson's inspiration and ideas and the all-important causal relationship between the man and his work, this fascinating account is a must-read for all interested in rediscovering this great economist.

About the author

GORDON FLETCHER is Senior Lecturer of Economics at the Management School at the University of Liverpool, UK.

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