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Dobrá ekonomie pro zlé časy: lepší odpovědi na naše největší problémy
Good economics for hard times: better answers to our biggest problems

Author(s): Jan Mertl
Subject(s): International relations/trade, Economic development, Book-Review, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Výzkumný ústav práce a sociálních věcí
Keywords: Review; good economics; hard times; better answers; biggest problems;

Summary/Abstract: Review of the book: Banerjee, Abhijit V. − Duflo, Esther: Good economics for hard times: better answers to our biggest problems. London: Penguin Books, 2019, 416 stran, ISBN 978-0-241-30689-5. The reviewed book provides an interesting contribution to the literature dealing with the causes of problems and imbalances in the functioning of today's socio-economic systems. It is based on proven knowledge and appropriately thought-through concepts. It deals with the issues of public finance, income inequality, environmental economics, structural policy, economic growth and development, foreign trade, social security and social policy. It can be recommended to those interested in understanding the problems of today's world, especially those who, when studying basic economic models, have doubts about whether it is all so simple and straightforward.

  • Issue Year: 2020
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 35-35
  • Page Count: 1
  • Language: Czech