Principles of Economic Planning

by W. Arthur Lewis

Discussing the problems arising from a mixed economy, Principles of Economic Planning argues for a system of controls that combine and encourage the best features of laissez faire and state planning.

Chapters covering the following are

* Money
* Investment
* Foreign Trade
* Mobility
* The Social Control of Business
* Nationalization

Appendices on economic union and planning in developing countries are also included.

Genres: Economics

131 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 24, 2003

About the author

Sir William Arthur Lewis was a Saint Lucian economist and the James Madison Professor of Political Economy at Princeton University. Lewis was known for his contributions in the field of economic development. In 1979, he was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences.

Reviews

[RJTK · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book is obviously extremely dated, but is an interesting read for historical curiosity.