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“At any moment there is certainly not balanced trade between the various areas of the habitable globe that happens to be under seperate national governments - there is an ever-changing pattern of deficits and surpluses.”

Quote by Joan Robinson

Book:Contributions to Modern Economics

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Contributions to Modern Economics

This book is a compilation of essays and research papers that delve into the evolution and application of economic principles in contemporary society. It covers a wide range of topics, including economic growth, market dynamics, and policy implications. more

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Joan Robinson was a British economist renowned for her work on imperfect competition theory and labor theory of value. Her contributions have had a profound impact on the development of economics. more

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