A Perilous Progress : Economists and Public Purpose in Twentieth-Century America.

A Perilous Progress : Economists and Public Purpose in Twentieth-Century America.

The economics profession in twentieth-century America began as a humble quest to understand the ""wealth of nations."" It grew into a profession of immense public prestige--and now suffers a strangely withered public purpose. Michael Bernstein portrays a profession that has ended...

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Main Author:	Bernstein, Michael A.
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Princeton : Princeton University Press, 2014.
Subjects:	Council of Economic Advisers (U.S.) > History. Council of Economic Advisers (U.S.) 1900-1999 Economists > United States > History > 20th century. Economics > United States > History > 20th century. BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Industries > General. BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Economic History. Economic policy Economics Economists United States > Economic policy > 20th century. United States History
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