Peter Bauer and the Economics of Prosperity

James A. Dorn, Barun S. Mitra

Peter Bauer was an influential economist who challenged conventional approaches to development economics and offered a different perspective on the foundations of economic prosperity. Although considered an unlikely revolutionary, his ideas helped reshape debates on economic development and poverty.

This volume explores Bauer's contribution to economic thought, particularly his arguments concerning markets, trade and individual freedom. He challenged anti-market, anti-trade and anti-migration movements, arguing that such approaches could harm poorer communities and worsen global poverty.

The book brings together contributions from leading economists and scholars to introduce Peter Bauer's ideas to a new generation of readers. It highlights the relevance of his economic thinking to contemporary debates on prosperity, development and poverty reduction.

Key Features

• Explores Peter Bauer's contribution to development economics.

• Examines his ideas on economic prosperity and poverty reduction.

• Discusses the role of markets, international trade and migration in economic development.

• Challenges anti-market and anti-trade approaches to development.

• Examines the relationship between economic freedom and human well-being.

• Brings together essays and perspectives from prominent economists and scholars.

• Introduces Peter Bauer's economic ideas to a new generation of readers.

Product Details

• Editors: James A. Dorn and Barun S. Mitra

• Publisher: Academic Foundation

• Publication Year: 2009

• Language: English

• Format: Hardcover

• Pages: 192

• ISBN-13: 9788171886654