A Critical Analysis of the Contributions of Notable Black Economists,9781840141474

A Critical Analysis of the Contributions of Notable Black Economists

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ISBN13: 9781840141474
ISBN10: 1840141476
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2003-02-28
Publisher(s): Routledge
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Summary

This book introduces and critically analyzes the achievements of major black economists and their contributions to the realm of economic thought. The book begins with a brief overview of the contribution of Africans to philosophy and economic thought and goes on to discuss individuals who have made the most significant contributions to this field. There is particular reference to their background and influences including a critical analysis of individual thought. Kojo Quartey's book provides an essential supplement to any economic history text.

Table of Contents

Preface vi
Series Editor's Preface ix
Acknowledgements xi
The Nature of Economics
1(3)
The Ancient African Scholars
4(10)
William Edward Burghardt Du Bois -- The Multi-disciplinary Scholar (1868-1963)
14(24)
Development Economist and Nobel Laureate (1915-1990)
38(10)
Sir W. Arthur Lewis
The African Socialist (1909-1972)
48(6)
Kwame Nkrumah
A Neoclassical Thinker (1930-)
54(9)
Thomas Sowell
Free Enterprise Champion (1936-)
63(6)
Walter E. Williams
Self-Help Advocate (1948-)
69(7)
Glenn Loury
Contemporary Ethnic Researcher (1953-)
76(3)
William Darity, Jr.
The Business Consultant (1926-)
79(7)
Andrew F. Brimmer
A Female Pioneer (1920?-1993)
86(5)
Phyllis Ann Wallace
A Trailblazer (1926-)
91(5)
Clifton R. Wharton, Jr.
Concluding Comments
96(4)
Bibliography 100(20)
Index 120

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