Economic Theory and the Welfare State. Book Summary

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Robert L. Heilbroner

What’s inside

A treatise on the complex relationship between economics, social policies, and the welfare state, analyzing historical and theoretical contexts.

You’ll Learn

  • Understanding of welfare economics
  • Insight into the historical context of social policies
  • Critical thinking on economic theories
  • Perspectives on future economic policy-making

Key Points

  • The historical evolution of the welfare state
  • Economic theories underlying social welfare policies
  • The impact of welfare on economic systems
  • Challenges and critiques of the welfare state
  • Future prospects of welfare in economic theory

Who’s it For

  • Students of economics
  • Policy makers
  • Social scientists
  • Readers interested in socio-economic policies

About the author

Robert L. Heilbroner was an American economist and historian of economic thought, known for his works on the philosophy and practice of economics.