Positive Economics and Policy Objectives by T.W. Hutchison - 9780415313872

Name: Positive Economics and Policy Objectives by T.W. Hutchison - 9780415313872
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

This book examines important issues on the relationship between economics and political values or ideologies, by analysing the main branches of economic theory in an historical perspective and their impact on economic policy. > This book examines important issues on the relationship between economics and political values or ideologies, by analysing the main branches of economic theory in an historical perspective and their impact on economic policy.The book is structured as follows:Part I: Positive Economics?1. The Positive-Normative Distinction in the History of Economic ThoughtPart II: Policy Objectives2. The Objectives of Economic Policies: An Historical Review > Part I Positive Economics?; Chapter 1 The Positive-Normative Distinctionin the Historyof Economic Thought; Chapter 2 Types and Sources of Value-Judgments and Bias; Part II Policy Objectives; Chapter 3 The Objectives of Economic Policies\u2013An Historical Review; Chapter 4 The Formulation of Policy Objectivesand Pol;