Joan Robinson was een Britse postkeynesiaanse econome, breed erkend voor haar belangrijke bijdragen aan de monetaire economie en de bredere economische theorie. Haar werk verdiepte zich in marktmechanismen en de dynamiek van kapitaalinvesteringen. Robinson was een pionier in de theorie van imperfecte concurrentie en benadrukte de allesdoordringende rol van ongelijkheid in economische systemen. Haar inzichten blijven het economische discours vormgeven.
This book explores the economic systems that generate wealth even as societal misery increases. It delves into the mechanisms behind wealth creation, examining the disparities that arise and the implications for society at large. Through critical analysis, it offers insights into the relationship between economic growth and social inequality, challenging readers to rethink conventional views on prosperity and poverty.
A major motion picture adaptation by Studio Ghibli, creators of SPIRITED AWAY and ARRIETTY. Anna hasn't a friend in the world - until she meets Marnie among the sand dunes. But Marnie isn't all she seems... Sent away from her foster home one long, hot summer to a sleepy Norfolk village by the sea, Anna dreams her days away among the sandhills and marshes. She never expected to meet a friend like Marnie, someone who doesn't judge Anna for being ordinary and not-even-trying. But no sooner has Anna learned the loveliness of friendship than Marnie vanishes...
Joan Robinson was one of the greatest economists of the twentieth century and a fearless critic of free-market capitalism. Here she reveals the battle between economics as science and economics as ideology. Includes a new foreword by Sheila Dow.
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The heartwarming collection features Teddy Robinson, a beloved character since 1953, as he embarks on charming adventures, including a meeting with Father Christmas. Accompanied by the author's original black line illustrations, these stories are designed to enchant both longtime fans and new readers alike, showcasing the timeless appeal of Teddy's adventures.
Focusing on the economic landscape of the late 1960s, the book examines the tensions between societal organization and the immense potential for wealth generation through capital accumulation and technological advancement. Joan Robinson delves into the contradictions that emerge as society seeks to adapt to these changes, offering critical insights into the challenges of managing prosperity and economic growth.