Elgar Encyclopedia of Post-Keynesian Economics

This Encyclopedia is an invaluable reference book for post-Keynesian and heterodox economics. It consists of 300 entries, written by 180 different authors. The volume includes entries on key concepts of interest to post-Keynesians as well as descriptions of some of the seminal books in the post-Keynesian tradition. It will interest both students and scholars of heterodox economics, as well as policy makers around the world looking for a better alternative to mainstream economic policies at national and international levels in the aftermath of the global financial crisis that burst in 2008 and the COVID-19 pandemic crisis that began in 2020.

Key Features:



Offers a non-conventional understanding of economic analysis on a number of key economic topics

Provides a deep and convincing criticism of orthodox thinking

Explains how money, banking and finance are crucial elements of economics today

Addresses the roots of the 2008 global financial crisis

Points out the importance of sound economic policies

Presents the essence of the subject matter concisely

This comprehensive reference work will be a key tool to students, scholars, policy makers and anyone else seeking to understand the world economy through the important lens of post-Keynesian thought.