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A Perilous Progress: Economists and Public Purpose in Twentieth-Century America

By Michael A. Bernstein (NHC Fellow, 1989–90) The economics profession in twentieth-century America began as a humble quest to understand the “wealth of nations.” It grew into a profession of immense public prestige — and now suffers a strangely withered public purpose. Michael Bernstein portrays a profession that has ended up repudiating the state that nurtured it, … Continued

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Economists in International Agencies: An Exploratory Study

By A. W. Coats (NHC Fellow, 1983–84) This work analyzes the activities and influence of professional economists in international agencies exploring: what positions economists occupy, including the role they play in policy decisions; how economists are recruited and trained; and how cultural and ideological backgrounds influence their assimilation into the agency. Focusing on the United … Continued