The Trade-Off between Rigor and Relevance: Sraffian Economics as a Case in Point

Piero Sraffa published in 1960, and this enigmatic little book invited explanations of its meaning, particularly as its subtitle, , held out hopes of an ambitious research program. In the almost half-century since its publication, it has attracted a small following, particularly in Europe, but it ha...

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Published in:History of political economy 2009-07, Vol.41 (2), p.219-247
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Economics
European History
General economic equilibrium
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Sraffa, Piero
Trade-off
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