Albert Hirschman

Abstract

Italian Abstract: L'articolo fa parte del numero speciale della rivista, comprendente gli atti del convegno "Albert Hirschman Scienziato sociale" tenutosi a Roma presso l'Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei.

L'autore commenta le sue relazioni personali (i legami familiari e le relazioni professionali) con Hirschman, e discute il pensiero economico e sociale di quest'ultimo in opposizione al mainstream economico.

English Abstract: The article is part of the special issue of the journal, including the proceedings of the conference "Albert Hirschman scienziato sociale" held in Rome at the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei.

The author comments upon his personal relations (both family ties and professional relations) with Hirschman, and discusses the latter's economic and social thought in opposition to the economic mainstream.

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Keywords: Albert Hirschman, market economy, individual behaviour

JEL Classification: B32, B26, N14