The Emergence of Arthur Laffer - The Foundations of Supply-Side Economics in Chicago and Washington, 1966-1976

This book explores the origins of Arthur Laffer's economic theories and how they became a part of mainstream economic policy. Utilizing interviews and archival material, Laffer's life is traced from his early education through to his time working for the Nixon and Reagan administrations. Laffer's influence on Reaganomics is discussed alongside the development of supply-side economics, the shift towards neoliberal policies, and the Laffer curve.
This book aims to contextualise the work of Laffer within archival research and wider economic trends. It will be relevant researchers and policy makers interested in the history of economic thought and the political economy.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. The Paul Baran Groupie.- 2. Growth and the Balance of Payments.- 3. 1065.- 4. Decomposing Bretton Woods.- 5. The Laffer Curve.

Über den Autor / die Autorin

Brian Domitrovic is the Richard S. Strong Scholar at the Laffer Center and Professor of History at Sam Houston State University. He holds a PhD from Harvard University.

Produktdetails

• Autoren: Brian Domitrovic
• Verlag: Springer, Berlin
• Sprache: Englisch
• Produktform: Fester Einband
• Erschienen: 01.02.2021
• EAN: 9783030655532
• ISBN: 978-3-0-3065553-2
• Seiten: 257
• Abmessung: 148 mm x 19 mm x 210 mm
• Illustration: XI, 257 p. 1 illus.
• Serie: Archival Insights into the Evolution of Economics
• Thema: Sozialwissenschaften, Recht,Wirtschaft > Wirtschaft > Volkswirtschaft