A Perilous Progress : Economists and Public Purpose in Twentieth-Century America.

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The economics profession in twentieth-century America began as a humble quest to understand the ""wealth of nations."" It grew into a profession of immense public prestige--and now suffers a strangely withered public purpose. Michael Bernstein portrays a profession that has ended...

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Détails bibliographiques
Cote:Libro Electrónico
Auteur principal: Bernstein, Michael A.
Format: Électronique eBook
Langue:Inglés
Publié: Princeton : Princeton University Press, 2014.
Sujets:
Council of Economic Advisers (U.S.) > History.
Council of Economic Advisers (U.S.)
1900-1999
Economists > United States > History > 20th century.
Economics > United States > History > 20th century.
Économistes > États-Unis > Histoire > 20e siècle.
Économie politique > États-Unis > Histoire > 20e siècle.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Industries > General.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Economic History.
Economic policy
Economics
Economists
United States > Economic policy > 20th century.
États-Unis > Politique économique > 20e siècle.
United States
History
Accès en ligne:Texto completo
Table des matières:
  • Cover; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; List of Illustrations; A Note on the Notes; Prologue. Being Ignored; Introduction. Professional Expertise as a Historical Problem; 1. Shaping an Authoritative Community; 2. Prospects, Puzzles, and Predicaments; 3. The Mobilization of Resources and Vice Versa; 4. On Behalf of the National Security State; 5. Statecraft and Its Retainers; 6. Statecraft and Its Discontents; Epilogue. Being Ignored (Reprise); Notes; Bibliography and Reference Abbreviations; Acknowledgments; Index.

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