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.