Financial Keynesianism and Market Instability: The Economic Legacy of Hyman Minsky

This celebration of the work of Minsky (1919-1996) focuses on his contributions to contemporary economic method, the Great Depression, the European single currency and global financial system, and recent banking and financial crises, particularly in Asia. Essays categorize Minsky’s brand of post-Keynesianism and compare his work with the Keynesian and Marxian traditions. Contributors are economists based at universities in Italy, England, the US, and Australia. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)