Anthem Andere Ökonomie Reihe

'Competitiveness and Development' provides an insightful analysis of the confusions surrounding the concept of competitiveness in the context of developing countries, and proposes how these countries can attain competitiveness at a high level of development.

Focusing on Gaetano Filangieri, a prominent Neapolitan nobleman, this work delves into his influential seven-volume 'Science of Legislation.' It examines Filangieri's contributions to constitutional republicanism, liberalism, and political economy, highlighting his enduring impact within these historical frameworks. The analysis provides a rich context for understanding his legacy in shaping modern political thought.

After his death Thorstein Veblen was hailed as ‘America’s Darwin and Marx’ and is normally portrayed as the perennial iconoclast. He severely criticised traditional economics and attempted to create an alternative approach based on a much more complex view of human beings. He is one of the most celebrated economists of our age and has been the inspiration for many books; the predatory version of capitalism we now again experience, the phenomenon of studying cultures of consumption and the darker sides of gilded ages can be traced back to Veblen. A conference in Veblen’s ancestral Norway marked the 150th anniversary of his birth. The aim of the conference was to consolidate Veblen scholarship and evaluate his relevance for the problems of today. This collection offers the results of that endeavour; it is a milestone of Vebleniana which assesses all the most salient aspects of his life and influence. Many of its contributors also push into uncharted territory, examining the man and his work from new and necessary perspectives hitherto ignored by scholarship.

The book presents state-of-the-art scholarship on Thorstein Veblen, one of the world's most influential social scientists. It explores hitherto neglected aspects of his life, works and historical relevance.

The book offers a thorough examination of the complexities surrounding competitiveness in developing nations. It explores the misconceptions about the concept and presents strategies for these countries to achieve high levels of competitiveness alongside sustainable development. Through its analysis, it aims to clarify the pathways for enhancing economic performance and growth in the context of global challenges.

The historical schools of economics have been neglected within the arena of economic theory since the Second World War in favour of the now-dominant classical and neoclassical schools of economic thought. As alternative frameworks re-emerge, this book offers a revaluation of the legal theorist, economist and politician Torkel Aschehoug (1822–1909) and his historical-empirical approach to economics, a highly influential current in Norway during the last decades of the nineteenth century.

How much do economists really know? In most cases, they claim to have profound knowledge but in fact understand little and obscure almost everything. This book exposes the myths of mainstream economics and explains why current policies fail to serve the interests of the vast majority of people in the United States, Europe and elsewhere. Instead, they serve the few, increasing inequality and poverty.

"Economists and the Powerful: Convenient Theories, Distorted Facts, Ample Rewards" delves into the complexities of the modern global economy, highlighting the pervasive influence of power on economic behavior and the corruption of competition. Drawing from empirical and theoretical studies by distinguished economists, it exposes the stark reality that capitalism operates far differently than mainstream economic narratives suggest. By linking theoretical concepts with real-life examples, the work provides a groundbreaking perspective on capitalism's mechanics, illustrating how various groups and elites pursue their economic interests at the expense of others. Through explorations of economic history, the text reveals the origins of the political power held by contemporary financiers and uncovers systematic issues, such as the role of banks in perpetuating an unstable, debt-driven monetary system and the complicity of leading economists in enabling excessive CEO compensation without performance gains. This investigation scrutinizes the incentives that drive economists and examines the historical context of the economic doctrines shaping today's financial landscape. Ultimately, it addresses the critical yet overlooked issue of how and why the questioning of power has been sidelined in mainstream economics, shedding light on the implications of this omission for the modern financial world. For more information, visit the book's