Economic Wealth Creation and the Social Division of Labour
Volume II: Network Economies
- 328 pages
- 12 hours of reading





Volume II: Network Economies
Volume I: Institutions and Trust
Focusing on the recent economic crisis, this textbook offers innovative tools and institutional concepts for wealth creation, emphasizing network economies and the social division of labor. It explores the formation of networks and hierarchical organizations, highlighting the importance of trust. Additionally, the book examines growth and development theories, supplemented with real-world examples and problem sets for practical application. It is tailored for undergraduate, MSc, and postgraduate students studying microeconomic analysis, economic theory, and political economy.
Focusing on cooperative game theory, this book explores key concepts such as the multi-linear extension, the Core, the Shapley value, and cooperative potential. It applies these theories to analyze social networks and hierarchical authority organizations, providing insights into how cooperation can be modeled and understood within complex structures.
The Edgeworthian foundations of general equilibrium theory
Focusing on an institutional approach to general economic equilibrium, this book argues for the integration of general equilibrium theory into institutional economics, moving beyond mere verbal discourse. It explores the Edgeworthian barter mechanism as a foundation for understanding economic trade within institutional settings. The author examines the relationship between the core and the Walrasian price mechanism, developing alternative models of non-sovereign trade. Utilizing an axiomatic method, the book summarizes key insights from finite economies and their relevance to market systems.
A guide to the techniques and equipment used in perspective drawing, aimed at students of design, graphics and architecture. Rendering is used in the preparation of drawings for engineers, designers and manufacturers, and in advertising and industry generally.