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“It is the business of economists, not to tell us what to do, but show why what we are doing anyway is in accord with proper principles.”

Quote by Joan Robinson

Book:Economic philosophy

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Economic philosophy

Economic Philosophy delves into the foundational concepts that shape economic theory, including the works of key thinkers and the evolution of economic ideas throughout history. 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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