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Joan Robinson

    October 31, 1903 – August 5, 1983

    Joan Robinson was a British post-Keynesian economist, widely recognized for her significant contributions to monetary economics and broader economic theory. Her work delved into market mechanisms and the dynamics of capital investment. A pioneer in the theory of imperfect competition, Robinson highlighted the pervasive role of inequality within economic systems. Her insights continue to shape economic discourse.

    Doktrinen der Wirtschaftswissenschaft
    The Economics of Imperfect Competition
    Economic Philosophy
    The Sea Witch
    When Marnie Was There
    Aspects of Development and Underdevelopment
    • Joan Robinson was one of the greatest economists of the twentieth century and a fearless critic of free-market capitalism. Here she reveals the battle between economics as science and economics as ideology. Includes a new foreword by Sheila Dow.

      Economic Philosophy2021
      4.2
    • This book explores the economic systems that generate wealth even as societal misery increases. It delves into the mechanisms behind wealth creation, examining the disparities that arise and the implications for society at large. Through critical analysis, it offers insights into the relationship between economic growth and social inequality, challenging readers to rethink conventional views on prosperity and poverty.

      Aspects of Development and Underdevelopment2009
      4.5
    • On their own while their parents and housekeeper are away, Meg and her brother make the acquaintance of a neighbor they suspect is a witch.

      The Sea Witch1981
      4.0
    • A major motion picture adaptation by Studio Ghibli, creators of SPIRITED AWAY and ARRIETTY. Anna hasn't a friend in the world - until she meets Marnie among the sand dunes. But Marnie isn't all she seems... Sent away from her foster home one long, hot summer to a sleepy Norfolk village by the sea, Anna dreams her days away among the sandhills and marshes. She never expected to meet a friend like Marnie, someone who doesn't judge Anna for being ordinary and not-even-trying. But no sooner has Anna learned the loveliness of friendship than Marnie vanishes...

      When Marnie Was There1970
      4.3