The Liberal Democratic Party, which dominated postwar Japan, lost power in the early 1990s. During that same period, Japan's once stellar economy suffered stagnation and collapse. Now a well-known commentator on contemporary Japan traces the political dynamics of the country to determine the reasons for these changes and the extent to which its political and economic systems ha...(展开全部)

In the revised edition of this comprehensive overview of political/economic thought, political theory, sociology and philosophy are integrated with political theory. Clark offers an introduction to the method and history of political eocnomy, along with comparative studies of classical liberalism, radicalism, conservatism and modern liberalism. Various issues such as the role o...(展开全部)

This nontechnical book provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary survey of political economy that can easily be understood by any reader with an introductory-level background in economics. • Provides in-depth historical analysis of the development of political/economic ideologies and their influence on contemporary debates among social scientists as well as the general pub...(展开全部)

In the revised edition of this comprehensive overview of political/economic thought, political theory, sociology and philosophy are integrated with political theory. Clark offers an introduction to the method and history of political eocnomy, along with comparative studies of classical liberalism, radicalism, conservatism and modern liberalism. Various issues such as the role o...(展开全部)

This nontechnical book provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary survey of political economy that can easily be understood by any reader with an introductory-level background in economics. • Provides in-depth historical analysis of the development of political/economic ideologies and their influence on contemporary debates among social scientists as well as the general pub...(展开全部)

A comparative perspective and an analytic approach grounded in mainstream economics distinguish this broad, accessible introduction to the Japanese economy. Throughout, Ito utilizes standard economic concepts in comparing Japan with the United States in terms of economic performances, underlying institutions, and government policies.Referring to cultural factors where appropria...(展开全部)

Originally published in 1871, The Theory of Political Economy was the first text to introduce the concept of utility theory into economics and the use of calculus as a way to simplify and present economic problems. In this classic work Jevons re-formulated the central problem of economics as one of how to maximise overall utility with a set amount of means of production. Utilit...(展开全部)