Armen Alchian: University Economics
Armen Alchian's approach to economics emphasizes the role of property rights, transaction costs, and information in shaping economic outcomes. This comparative analysis presents Alchian's key insights alongside commentary from Murray Rothbard, F.A. Hayek, and Ronald Coase, highlighting areas of agreement and debate within the broader tradition of market-oriented economics.
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Chapters
Part I: Foundations
Chapter 1: The Economic Way of Thinking
Scarcity and Choice
4 sections
Part II: Markets and Firms
Chapter 2: Exchange and Production
Creating Value Through Specialization
3 sections
Part III: Policy Applications
Chapter 3: Market Failures and Government Intervention
When Markets Don't Work Perfectly
3 sections
Part IV: Monetary Economics
Chapter 4: Money and Inflation
The Role of Money in Economic Coordination
2 sections