
A Critical Political Economy of Inflation
Bill Dunn(Author)
Anthem Press
Will be published approx. on 7. April 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
100 pages
978-1-83999-782-2 (ISBN)
Description
The book provides an original critical, political economist's introduction to the meaning, causes and consequences of inflation. It argues that it is too easy to think of inflation as a 'thing', when price indexes are not only complex statistical but also social constructions. It provides a historical contextualisation of price changes before a detailed engagement with rival theories of inflation's causes. Emphasising inflation's complexity and social character, the book both criticises and develops the kernels of truth in existing accounts in moving towards a more satisfactory synthesis. The book finally turns to neglected questions of inflation's consequences, contesting prevailing claims that it is a general evil. Inflation tends to foster faster growth and reduced inequality.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
454 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83999-782-2 (9781839997822)
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Person
Bill Dunn is a Professor of Economics at Kingston University, London.