The Routledge Handbook of Heterodox Economics Theorizing Analyzing and Transforming Capitalism

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The Routledge Handbook of Heterodox Economics presents a comprehensive overview of the latest work on economic theory and policy from a ‘pluralistic’ heterodox perspective. Contributions throughout the Handbook explore different theoretical perspectives including: Marxian-radical political economics; Post Keynesian-Sraffian economics; institutionalist-evolutionary economics; feminist economics; social economics; Régulation theory; the Social Structure of Accumulation approach; and ecological economics. They explain the structural properties and dynamics of capitalism as well as propose economic and social policies for the benefit of the majority of the population. This book aims firstly to provide realistic and coherent theoretical frameworks to understand the capitalist economy in a constructive and forward-looking manner. Secondly it delineates the future directions as well as the current state of heterodox economics and then provides both ‘heat and light’ on controversial issues drawing out the commonalities and differences among different heterodox economic approaches. The volume also envisions transformative economic and social policies for the majority of the population and explains why economics is and should be treated as a social science. This Handbook will be of compelling interest to those including students who wish to learn about alternative economic theories and policies that are rarely found in conventional economics textbooks or discussed in the mainstream media and to critical economists and other social scientists who are concerned with analyzing pressing socio-economic issues. | The Routledge Handbook of Heterodox Economics Theorizing Analyzing and Transforming Capitalism