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In How Economics Forgot History, Hodgson calls into question the tendency of economic method to try and explain all economic phenomena by using the same catch-all theories and dealing in universal truths. He argues that you need different theories to analyse different economic phenomena and systems and that historical context must be taken into account.
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Excellent Treatment of Historical Ideas in Economics.......2005-01-24
This is a very good historical overview of economic thinkers of the 19th and 20th century. The author appears to believe that modern neoclassical economics has veered into a hopeless cul-de-sac of elaborate mathematical formulations. The underlying theory concerning human behavior in the "market" is a vast over-simplification--without reference to historical specificity and human institutions. The traditional underlying philosophical assumptions of neo-classicist thought about "economic man" appear to be extraordinarily naive.
The author, however, is not calling for the total overthrow of all neoclassical thought. Rather, its integration into a fuller, more realistic, and accurate accounting of what is involved in "economics"--defined as human provisioning activities. He also wants a more scientifically based economics to more carefully consider the legacy of German historicism and American "old" institutionalism. And to integrate those historical insights into a more effective body of economic thought. He would also glean that which is valuable from the work of Karl Marx as well.
The author is not a purely empiricist economic historian that has no use for theory of any sort. Far from it. He elaborates in a very systemic fashion precisely what is necessary to compose a logically coherent system of economic thought. No truly meaningful economic work can really be done without reference to overlying theory--in the author's view. He also makes the point that any meaningful systemic thought about the human condition has to make reference to some metaphysical assumptions. It's impossible--in his eyes--to create a system of thought that stands entirely on its own deductive logic. Ultimately, all writers make appeals to their readers' own experiences or beliefs. I thought his powers of reasoning were quite impressive and saw no evidence of fallacious reasoning in his arguments.
I was introduced to the works of Thorstein Veblen as a young college student over 30 years ago. It's nice to see some restoration of his reputation. Veblen made the wealthy of his era--and their toadys--very uncomfortable with his iconoclasm. He was, however, a brilliant American original and is--even with the shortcomings the author points out--extremely worthy of resurrecting.
Hodgson's breadth of learning is quite impressive. I would wholeheartedly recommend buying the book except for the price. Hopefully, it will deflate to a more reasonable level.
Another example of the Antinomian Fallacy.......2004-07-21
Hodgson(H)bases his entire argument on a version of the Antinomian fallacy(see D H Fischer's Historian's Fallacies,1970,Harper and Row,pp.94-97).This fallacy infects all of H's work on the interface between macroeconomics and institutions.Briefly,the antinomian fallacy argues that all events in history are unique.All inductive generalizations are false.It is impossible to learn from experience.Thus,no general theories are possible in the social sciences or liberal arts since institutions are constantly evolving over time during each specific historical period.H's version of the antinomian fallacy is that all periods of history are unique(specific).Period replaces event.This type of fallacious argument is endemic among "Cambridge Keynesians"(Joan Robinson,G L S Shackle,Tony Lawson,Geoffrey Hodgson,Victoria Chick,etc.)and American Post Keynesians(P. Davidson,D.Vickers,etc.).H incorrectly claims that Keynes's correct analysis showing that,due to technological change,advance and innovation over time,the study of the determinates of fixed investment in long lived ,physical ,durable capital goods is not homogeneous over time means that"...Keynes is inconsistent since this implies that economic theory must be related to historically specific material."(Hodgson,p.223)This simply does not follow,which explains why Keynes correctly ignored the historicists and institutionalists when it came time to write his General Theory in 1936.This is because the problem of investing in costly, fixed ,industry specific capital(factories,plant and equipment,etc.),which is irreversible and irrevocable once it is in place,has been a major decision problem since the dawn of history.The threat of technological obsolescence to the presently existing stock of capital by future innovations has occurred in the past and present and will occur in the future.Of course,there will be similarities and dissimilarities in different periods of history.Keynes has a general theory that explains why the private capital stock in every period of history will be suboptimal.It is suboptimal because investment is suboptimal in the private sector due to the uncertainty,ambiguity(D. Ellsberg's term)or lack of evidential weight(Keynes's term)of a sufficient amount of information upon which to plan such projects over a multiperiod future.This insufficiency then leads to involuntary unemployment.Of course,all this is far beyond the intellectual grasp of H.A similar conclusion applies to V.Chick,who H approvingly cites:"Chick's argument underlines the fact that the General Theory was not,in truth,a general theory(since) it applied to a historically specific set of capitalistic institutions".(p.224).Chick's fallacious statement is a very good example of the antinomian fallacy .
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How Economics Forgot History: The Problem of Historical Specificity in Social Science. (Book Reviews).(Book Review): An article from: Journal of Economic Issues
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A History of the Precious Metals from the Earliest Times to the Present
Alexander Del Mar
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1902. Alexander Del Mar, political economist, historian and author, wrote several books on money in the late 19th century including this comprehensive volume on the history of precious metals.
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Excellent on-ramp for VB devs to move to .NET.......2002-11-08
If you are a seasoned Visual Basic developer with no familiarity with .NET, C#, or Web services, this book will get you where you need to go with a minimum of theoretical explanations and examples that are straightforward and to the point. It provides a quick overview of key concepts and then plunges into practical instruction that brings VB 6 experts up to the latest rev. You don't have to learn a new language to take advantage of .NET services. I work with Deon and have worked with Eric, and they not only have the understanding but the technical chops to back up what they are saying here. Buy the book, don't wait for the movie.
Web Services for VB Folks--it's about time!.......2002-06-26
If you are like me, you may have thought that the only good Web service support for ASP.NET was offered through C#. The three guys who wrote this book show that this just isn't true.
The book doesn't spend too much time on the protocols-- instead it explains how to use them from VB. If you need to understand the SOAP and WSDL real deeply, get a different book like Seely's SOAP book from PH-PTR. This book is about writing Web services, nothing more or less. The chapter on SOAP, WSDL, and UDDI is nothing other than an overview. Hey, you've been warned.
Great coverage for VB.NET devs.......2002-06-19
I just got this book and more or less tore through it. The book does a great job explaining the ins and outs of creating Web services with VB.NET. I especially appreciated the great coverage of using attributes to shape the WSDL and data used in the Web service. The book really helped me out a lot. Highly recommended.
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In today's demanding economic environment, starting a small business can be a daunting task. Research has shown that an effective business plan increases the chance that a new small business will be successful. Small Business Management: A Planning Approach, 2e provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to develop a business plan.
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Building Your Business Plan: A Step-By-Step Approach
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The first book to take the reader step by step through the writing of an effective business plan. Covers the establishment of a charter with a suggested plan outline designed for the most effective presentation. Topics are highlighted by way of a case study in which a start-up company develops a business plan. The competitive environment surrounding the company and its primary competitor are taken into account as it shows readers how to develop a one-, three-, or five-year plan.
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His earlier book was good on planning........2003-06-10
This review refers to McLaughlin's superb earlier edition The Entrepreneur's Guide To Building A Better Business Plan.
More than a guide to developing a business plan I found this book provided practical input to planning a business in general. Unlike many texts dealing with this subject, this book has the practical tone of someone who had done it before. McLaughlin asks good questions and makes many suggestions with regard to addressing business strategy and tactical issues. He gets right into the detail of planning with an extensive chapter on writing department plans. Another chapter discusses partnering as a potential new business strategy. The book includes case studies, and discusses some particular examples of both business success and failure.
McLaughlin is an engineer who was involved in the early days of the disk drive industry, and is one of the founders of the disk drive industry's trade association. He later became an industry analyst and published a weekly newsletter on the industry. The book evolved out of work done in writing his doctoral thesis.
Though many of the sources are now dated, the book includes a bibliography useful to business planning including sources on market research, writing business plans, and reading financial statements.
I would recommend this book to anyone planning a new business or overhauling an existing business or division. Too bad the book is no longer in print, however I found that my local public library had copies.
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Book content doesn't worth its value.......2005-07-06
This book has very little useful information. It only brieftly mention practices in running a small business. Reader need to do their own research or refer to other book to get full scope of information. For example: under the consumer protection topic, the book mention that government has a federal trade commission to protect consumers from unfair businesses practices. It then list two website links for regulations information. The book doesn't worth its value. It is overprice for the contents it offer to reader. Try to avoid purchasing this book as you can!
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Ideal for sharpening consulting skills for small and medium sized businesses!
This new edition harnesses the strategic planning process. Now entrepreneurs, and consultants who advise them, can benefit from a straightforward text that shows and tells everything you need to know to develop a winning strategic plan.
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Comprehensive Book.......2000-01-28
This book is great! It provided everything I needed for putting together a full blown strategic plan. Consulting perspectives were really on the mark. I highly recommend the book.
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In Launching New Ventures, Allen prepares students to spearhead new initiatives—paying special attention to the process and activities required before a start-up can open for business. A conversational approach engages and encourages students to rely on this text as more than just a reference book. Real-world case studies, new venture checklists, plus Allen's own firsthand experience guide students through the logical process of recognizing an opportunity, testing a business concept, and implementing a formal business plan.
- Stressing the early stages of the process, Allen outlines the importance of completing a feasibility analysis prior to developing a business plan—unlike other texts that focus immediately on business plans.
- The Third Edition covers change management, deal structure, database and guerrilla marketing, emerging business models, and business failure.
- Internet Resources, an annotated list of URLs at the end of each chapter, refer students to relevant web sites for more information on chapter concepts.
- Hands-on tools appear at appropriate points throughout, such as outlines for a feasibility plan, a business plan, and an operational plan—plus a 20-point test to verify the status of independent contractors, an incorporation checklist, and a new products checklist.
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Very well done!.......2007-03-30
This book is very well done! Although it's over 500 pages, the content is engaging, well-organized, and relevant. It includes great examples, interesting stories, questions, additional sources of information and internet resources. I highly recommend it for anyone considering launching an entrepreneurial venture!
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EXCELLENT TEXTBOOK!!!!.......2005-11-07
This was a required text for my Small Business Management class. I am usually not too fond of textbooks. But this one really sparked my interest. If there were ever a step-by-step guide for starting your own company, this is it. It is very easy to understand. It was written in clear English without any severely technical terms, so you don't feel like you need your MBA before you read the thing. Anything remotely complicated, it breaks down into realy simple terms. I really enjoyed this book. Its not very often you come acroos a textbook you wouldn't mind reading even if you're not taking the class.
Most informative book in 8 years of business college.......1996-10-15
This book fully explains how to start a real entrepreneurial
venture and make it a success! The author is the best
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for a credit class. Instead of wasting hundreds of dollars on some seminar to start a small business, purchase and
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achieve by thinking "outside" of the box. Launch a venture that can give real financial support to you and your employees. Who knows, you may be the next Bill Gates just needing some basic tools to start. Here are those tools.
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- Excellent book. Real life situations that teach successfully
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Cases in Small Business Management: A Strategic Problems Approach
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Excellent book. Real life situations that teach successfully.......1996-05-20
This book is practical, and includes real life situations.
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This digital document is an article from Advances in Competitiveness Research, published by American Society for Competitiveness on January 1, 2001. The length of the article is 3158 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: ENHANCING GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS OF SMALL AND MID-SIZED FIRMS: A RAPID ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY APPROACH.
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Title: A PC-based approach to promotion mix analysis and planning for small retailers. (personal computer)
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Small Business Management: A Planning Approach
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