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Comparative Economic Systems Objectives, Decision Modes, and the Process of Choice

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Published 1991

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The phrase 'economic system' refers to the organizational arrangements and processes through which a society makes its production and consumption decisions. In this book, Professor Conkin explores the diversity of economic systems and the choices societies must face in determining the economic systems best suited to their needs. He discusses the alternative objectives and alternative decision modes that are available to societies. Objectives such as efficiency, growth, liberty, and equality - though themselves desirable - frequently involve trade-offs; the more…

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  • DOI https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139173612
  • Subjects Economic Development and Growth,Economics,Macroeconomics
  • Format: Paperback
    • Publication date: 26 July 1991
    • ISBN: 9780521348898
    • Dimensions (mm): 204 x 159 mm
    • Weight: 0.568kg
    • Page extent: 428 pages
    • Availability: Available
  • Format: Hardback
    • Publication date: 26 July 1991
    • ISBN: 9780521344395
    • Dimensions (mm): 204 x 159 mm
    • Weight: 0.694kg
    • Page extent: 428 pages
    • Availability: Available
  • Format: Digital
    • Publication date: 12 October 2018
    • ISBN: 9781139173612

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