Subjectivity in Political Economy: Essays on Wanting and ChoosingThis book explores the way political economy understands human motivation. In it, the author argues that the assumptions typically made by economists regarding want and choice cannot adequately lay a foundation for answering important questions about the design of economic institutions and the appropriate use of markets. |
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Subjectivity in Political Economy: Essays on Wanting and Choosing David P. Levine Limited preview - 2005 |
Subjectivity in Political Economy: Essays on Wanting and Choosing David P. Levine No preview available - 1998 |
Subjectivity in Political Economy: Essays on Wanting and Choosing David P. Levine No preview available - 1998 |
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