Thorstein Veblen and Institutionalism: Social Institutions Gain New Significance in Economics

See Larger Image	Category :	Self Help

	Publisher :	Blackstone Audio Inc
	Author :	Dr. William Peterson
	Narrator :	Louis Rukeyser

	Length :	3 hours (Unabridged)

Download Price :		$22.50

Format :		Encoded Windows Media

© 2007 Blackstone Audio Inc

ADD TO BASKET

HEAR SAMPLE

Institutionalism is an economic point of view that emphasizes the role of social organization and structure in modern economic life. Thorstein Veblen (1857-1929), an American son of Norwegian immigrants, was instrumental in creating this school of thought in the early twentieth century, and he vigorously attacked what he regarded as the privileged "leisure class" in America. To institutionalists, the important "institutions" of economic life include customs, habits, morals, and laws. These are believed to be more important in shaping economic life than are marketplace principles. Institutionalists emphasize a historical interpretation of social life, asserting that economic generalizations should be relevant to time and place. Institutionalist ideas greatly influenced economic policies that were created in response to the Great Depression.

Self Help categories

All Creativity Foreign Language Content Health & Fitness Interpersonal Skills Knowledge & Learning Motivation Personal Growth Self Hypnosis Sex & Relationships Stress Management Success Time Management Miscellaneous

New Releases

George's Secret Key To The Universe

Lucy Hawking and Stephen Hawking
Stephen Hawking, author of the multi-million copy bestselling A Brief History of Time, and his daughter Lucy explain the universe to readers of all ages.$9.99

» More Info

Recommended

Choosing a College

Thomas Sowell
Subtitled A Guide for Parents & Students, this book starts you at square one, before you know what questions to ask, what colleges to read about, or what statistics to look up. Sowell pulls no punc...$15.49

» More Info

Simple Steps

Lisa Lelas, Linda McClintock, and Beverly Zingarella
Let the women who established the popular Simple Steps program tell you how to soothe your soul and simplify your life in just ten weeks. Each week, learn a new simple step for addressing the key a...$15.49

» More Info

Classical Music 101: A Complete Guide to Learning and Loving Classical Music

Fred Plotkin
In clear and entertaining prose, Plotkin explores a thousand years of music, introduces listeners to the great works, and profiles in depth many significant composers. Classical Music 101 is a high...$33.49

» More Info

Tipping Point

Malcolm Gladwell

A look at why major changes in our society so often happen suddenly and unexpectedly.

$14.99

» More Info

Master Key System

Charles F Haanel
Beyond mere positive thinking, The Master Key System can help to uncover yourpath to success.$17.99

» More Info


Home	Special Offers	Free	My Library	Basket	Help