George, Wicksell and Gaffney: a three‐factor model of the boom and bust cycle
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to compare and contrast three‐factor models of boom and bust from Henry George, Knut Wicksell and Mason Gaffney.
Design/methodology/approach
The approach takes the form of an analysis and discussion and mathematical appendix.
Findings
It was found that gaffney modifies and incorporates features of both George and Wicksell into his own model.
Practical implications
The works of George, Wicksell and Gaffney are highly relevant, especially given the current economic crisis.
Originality/value
The paper should be useful both to historians of economic thought and contemporary economists. It brings together ideas that have been neglected in recent years, and contributes to the understanding of economic crises.
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Citation
Cleveland, M.M. (2009), "George, Wicksell and Gaffney: a three‐factor model of the boom and bust cycle", International Journal of Social Economics, Vol. 36 No. 4, pp. 412-427. https://doi.org/10.1108/03068290910947949
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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