Economics for an Imperfect World: Essays in Honor of Joseph E. Stiglitz [Hardcover]

Richard Arnott (Editor), Bruce Greenwald (Editor), Ravi Kanbur (Editor), Barry Nalebuff (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 24, 2003

Throughout Joseph Stiglitz's long and distinguished career in economics, the focus has been on the real world, with all of its imperfections. His 2001 Nobel Prize recognized his pioneering research in imperfect information; his work in other areas, including macroeconomics, public economics, and development economics, has been just as influential. This volume, a collection of essays written to mark Stiglitz's sixtieth birthday, reflects the wide-ranging influence of "Stiglitzian" economics. The many distinguished contributors are his teachers, students, and coauthors; their participation testifies to the personal and professional impact of Joseph Stiglitz's contributions to contemporary economic thought.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Its size and scope make this remarkable volume a fitting tribute to Joe Stiglitz's remarkable career. Its astounding quality and breadth, and amazing list of authors, make it a feast for economic theorists."--Alan S. Blinder, Gordon S. Rentschler Memorial Professor of Economics, Princeton University

About the Author

Bruce Greenwald is Robert Heilbrunn Professor of Finance and Asset Management in the Finance and Economics Division of Columbia Business School.

Richard Arnott is Distinguished Professor of Economics at the University of California, Riverside.

Ravi Kanbur is T. H. Lee Professor of World Affairs and Professor of Economics at Cornell University.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 616 pages
• Publisher: The MIT Press (October 24, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0262012057
• ISBN-13: 978-0262012058
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.4 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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