The Reluctant Economist

EASTERLIN,R

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Author
EASTERLIN,R
Publish Date
02/01/2006
Book Type
paperback
Publisher Name
CAMBRUP
Subtitle
Perspectives on Economics, Economic History, and Demography
Number of Pages
308
Edition
1
ISBN-10
0521685117
ISBN-13
9780521685115
SKU
9780521685115

Description

Drawing widely on social science and history, economist Richard Easterlin asks: Where is rapid economic growth taking us? Why has its spread throughout the world been so limited? What are the causes of the great twentieth century advances in life expectancy and the revolution in childbearing that has brought fertility worldwide to near-replacement levels? Finally, to what extent have free markets been the source of human improvement? The opening chapter demonstrates the evolution of Easterlin's unique approach, and why he is a "reluctant economist".