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Value and exchange in economic theorizing: The contribution of the Freiburg School

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The purpose of this contribution is to point out the main characteristics of the research program of the German economist Walter Eucken, the head of the Freiburg or ORDO-school. An exposé of his thoughts will be given on (a) the relation between theory and history, (b) the foundations of economic science (c) his contributions to economic theory, and (d) his contributions to the theory of economic policy. Moreover the relevance of the contribution of the Freiburg School (Eucken) to the theme of this symposium on value and exchange in economic theorizing will get attention. Copyright Springer Science+Business Media, LLC 2007

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  • Gerrit Meijer, 2007. "Value and exchange in economic theorizing: The contribution of the Freiburg School," The Review of Austrian Economics, Springer;Society for the Development of Austrian Economics, vol. 20(2), pages 171-185, September.
  • Handle: RePEc:kap:revaec:v:20:y:2007:i:2:p:171-185
    DOI: 10.1007/s11138-007-0019-z
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    1. Meir Kohn, 2004. "Value and Exchange," Cato Journal, Cato Journal, Cato Institute, vol. 24(3), pages 303-339, Fall.
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    Keywords

    Value; Exchange; Eucken; Freiburg School; Theory and history; B31; B4; B5;
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    JEL classification:

    • B31 - Schools of Economic Thought and Methodology - - History of Economic Thought: Individuals - - - Individuals
    • B4 - Schools of Economic Thought and Methodology - - Economic Methodology
    • B5 - Schools of Economic Thought and Methodology - - Current Heterodox Approaches

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