Historical Analysis in Economics [Hardcover]

Neo-classical economics is frequently criticised for paying inadequate attention to historical processes. However, it has proved easier to make broad claims that `history matters' than to theorise with any depth about the appropriate role for history in economic analysis.
Historical Analysis in Economicsconsiders what history can contribute to the science of economics: how would it matter if `history mattered?'Contributors: Paul A. David,Stanford University, USA; Lionel Frost,La Trobe University, Australia; Leslie Hannah, London School of Economics; Tim Hatton, Essex University; G.R. Hawke,Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand; Paul Johnson,London School of Economics; Stephen Nicholas,University of New South Wales, Australia; David Pope,Australian National University; Graeme Snooks; Jeffrey Williamson,Harvard University, USA