Steve Keen
Steve Keen is an Australian economist and author known for his work on complex systems and critiques of mainstream economics. He is recognized for his analysis of financial instability and his advocacy for reforming economic theory to better account for the role of debt and banking in the economy.
Books
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1. Debunking Economics
The Naked Emperor Dethroned?
This insightful work challenges the foundational principles of mainstream economics, arguing that many widely accepted economic theories are flawed and overly simplistic. It delves into the limitations of traditional models, such as the assumptions of rational behavior and market equilibrium, and highlights the importance of incorporating real-world complexities into economic analysis. By drawing on a diverse range of disciplines, the book advocates for a more dynamic and realistic approach to understanding economic phenomena, encouraging readers to question conventional wisdom and explore alternative perspectives.
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2. The New Economics
A Manifesto
A forceful critique of mainstream economics that argues orthodox models—built on equilibrium, representative agents, and frictionless markets—ignore the role of money, banks and private debt in driving real-world instability; it argues for a dynamic, empirically grounded economics incorporating non‑linear feedbacks, complexity and Minskyan financial cycles, and recommends refocusing policy on regulating credit, monitoring debt dynamics and redesigning macro models so they can actually predict and prevent financial crises.
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