Mats Lundahl Libros

Focusing on the evolution of economic thought in Sweden, the book examines influential figures and their contributions, including the Heckscher-Ohlin theorem and Gunnar Myrdal's development theories. It profiles economists from the Industrial Institute of Economic and Social Research and highlights key figures from Lund University, situating their work within contemporary economic discourse. By emphasizing both renowned and lesser-known contributions, it offers insights into the Swedish tradition in economics, appealing to students and scholars of economic history.

Gunnar Myrdal's analysis of poverty is explored through various contexts, including Sweden, the United States, and South Asia, highlighting his methodological advancements. Key themes include circular and cumulative causation, dynamic economic analysis, and the impact of institutional frameworks. The book also addresses the challenges of world poverty and its international implications, while reflecting on the enduring influence of Myrdal's works, "The American Dilemma" and "Asian Drama."

First published in 1999, the essays collected in the present volume derive from an interest in South Africa and its economy which goes back to the early 1970s and were written between 1994 and 1999. The intention is to follow how the debate on the South African economy has evolved since the fall of the apartheid regime. Issues discussed include the South African economy after apartheid and whether the new South African economy is ultimately experienced growth or stagnation.