The Nature of Socialist Economics

En savoir plus sur le livre

The analysis focuses on the contrasting performance of capitalist and socialist economies, emphasizing the Schumpeterian model's superiority over neoclassical theory. Murrell critiques the rigidity of socialist institutions and their inefficiency in fostering growth, particularly regarding multinational corporations. By employing international trade theory and econometric techniques, he introduces innovative methods for comparative economic analysis, revealing insights into resource endowments, trade models, and the impact of multinational corporations on economic performance. This work promises significant implications for understanding economic reform in socialist contexts.