Schumpeter

Author: (Swedish) Joseph Schumpeter
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Although Joseph Schumpeter held Keynes in considerable disdain and harshly criticized him, he was still an exceptionally talented economist who made significant contributions in a wide range of fields between the two World Wars after Keynes. This book provides an outstanding study and analysis of both Schumpeter the person and his works, truly a masterpiece. Once published, it is bound to become an indispensable reference book in economics. — John Kenneth Galbraith
A realistic and high-level portrait of Schumpeter, the harbinger of modern economics, in both his person and his spirit. — Lewis A. Coser
Schumpeter's work is a first-rate academic biography of an important social scientist, a rare gem. It brilliantly highlights Schumpeter's unforgettable achievements and personality. — Landel Colings
Beautifully written, rich in content, and engaging. Schumpeter's work is absolutely not to be missed. — Times Higher Education Supplement
Joseph A. Schumpeter (1883–1950) was one of the most celebrated economists and sociologists of the 20th century. Schumpeter's new biography conducts rigorous research and vividly portrays the tumultuous life of Schumpeter, his daring experiences in politics and private banking, as well as his academic career. This book serves as an academic biography of Schumpeter while also providing a detailed account of his life, marked by tragedy and ups and downs. It offers a comprehensive review of Schumpeter's works and introduces some newly discovered archival materials, including his letters and interview transcripts. As a result, it brings together and organizes many of Schumpeter's works. Schumpeter emphasized that economics is a comprehensive social inquiry encompassing four fields: economic theory, economic sociology, economic history, and statistics. In this book, readers not only find an introduction and discussion of Schumpeter's famous theory of entrepreneurship but also gain deep insights into his theories of social class and the modern state. This book should be required reading for students and teachers in the fields of economics, sociology, and political science.
Richard Swedberg was formerly an associate professor in the Department of Sociology at Stockholm University in Sweden and is currently a professor in the Department of Sociology at Cornell University in the United States.