The Political Element in the Development of Economic Theory: A Collection of Essays on Methodology

by Gunnar Myrdal

First Published in 1998. This is Volume VII of eleven in the Economics and Society series. Translated from Swedish, the setting was the Swedish economic discussion in the late 'twenties, the years preceding the crash on the New York Stock Exchange in September 1929 was a time of confidence in restored stability and progress. This book was planned as a frontal attack on the dogmas of the older generation and it was originally meant to be a popular exposition.

Genres: Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Nonfiction

268 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1930

Reviews

[Adam Glenn · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best book I have read that describes how ideologues mask hidden premises in economic arguments; and how these arguments serve those with economic and political power.