The Emergence of Arthur Laffer
The Foundations of Supply-Side Economics in Chicago and Washington, 1966–1976
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Beschreibung
This book explores the origins of Arthur Laffer’s economic theories and how they became a part of mainstream economic policy. Utilizing interviews and archival material, Laffer’s life is traced from his early education through to his time working for the Nixon and Reagan administrations. Laffer’s influence on Reaganomics is discussed alongside the development of supply-side economics, the shift towards neoliberal policies, and the Laffer curve.
This book aims to contextualise the work of Laffer within archival research and wider economic trends. It will be relevant researchers and policy makers interested in the history of economic thought and the political economy.
This book explores the origins of Arthur Laffer’s economic theories and how they became a part of mainstream economic policy. Utilizing interviews and archival material, Laffer’s life is traced from his early education through to his time working for the Nixon and Reagan administrations. Laffer’s influence on Reaganomics is discussed alongside the development of supply-side economics, the shift towards neoliberal policies, and the Laffer curve.
This book aims to contextualise the work of Laffer within archival research and wider economic trends. It will be relevant researchers and policy makers interested in the history of economic thought and the political economy.
Includes interviews with Arthur Laffer Contains archival and print material from the Laffer Center archives Provides an interdisciplinary perspective on Arthur Laffer that crosses economic and historical fields
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Brian Domitrovic
Themen in »The Emergence of Arthur Laffer«
The urtext Laffer curve Growth and the balance of payments Development of supply-side economics Paul Baran Bretton Woods The Reagan revolution The neoliberal turn Prototype wedge model