The Great Transformation
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The Great Transformation
Karl Polanyi
3 people recommended it in 3 threads, 2014–2016.
What people on Hacker News said
It's an important read, because it provides an alternative analysis to both Smith and Marx. Polanyi was informed by recent developments in anthropology which contradicted the major theories of how modern economies had formed.
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- Ask HN: Books you read in 2016? 2016 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What are the must-read books about economics/finance? 2016 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What Books Are You Reading? 2014 · 1 recommendation