This collection of papers from international journals encompasses economics and the philosophical, historical, technical and practical facets of the real world. Essays deal with "Problems of developed economies", "Problems of developing economies" and "International prosperity and progress".

Collecting together papers from international journals, this book encompasses economics and the philosophical, historical, technical and practical facets of the real world. Grouped together in three separate, yet related parts, the essays deal with 'Problems of Developed Economies', 'Problems of Developing Economies' and 'International Prosperity and Progress'. Reviews of relevant books by Roy Harrod, T. Haavelmo, W. A. Lewis and T. Barna have been included as appendices. Truly international in its coverage and sources, this collection includes articles from the USA, Japan, the UK, India, Italy, Switzerland and Jamaica.

Preface Part I: The Problems of Developed Economies 1. Inflation in the Postwar American Economy 2. Professor Hansen on America's Economic Revolution 3. Governor Rockefeller on America's Economic Growth 4. The 'Principia Ethica' of an Affluent Society Part II: Problems of Developing Economies 5. A Linear Programming Model of Growth without Austerity APPENDIX: Japan's credit-supported Growth and Linear Programming 6. The 'Takeoff' Path of an Underdeveloped Economy 7. Mixed Economic Statecraft and Democratic Safeguards 8. Achieving and Diffusing Economic Affluence Part III: International Prosperity And Progress 9. The International Compatibility of Growth and Trade 10. The Agenda for International Equilibrium 11. Towards a World Economic Government Towards a Democracy of Nations