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Explore the principles of mainstream economics, its origins in neoclassical thought, and criticisms from heterodox theories. Discover how it impacts economic policies.

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OpEd: Bourbon production decisions made years ago — during a period of booming demand — are colliding with today’s reality.

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An Introduction to Ergodicity Economics is a new textbook that draws on physics to re-examine traditional economic theory. It ...

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