Economists and societies discipline and profession in the United States, Britain, and France, 1890s to 1990s - Fourcade, Marion (Princeton University Press, 2009)
Paralleltitel: Economists & societies
Includes bibliographical references (pages 315-367) and index
Introduction: economics and society -- Institutional logic in comparative perspective -- The United States: merchant professionals -- Britain: public-minded elites -- France: statist divisions -- Conclusion: economists and societies
'Economists and Societies' explores the role of economists in the modern world. It looks at the extent of their involvement in social programs, the regulatory environment & commerce, & offers analysis of the development of this ubiquitous profession