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This book examines and extends the work of David Laidler, one of the world's most important economists, with particular attention to the areas of monetary economics, public policy and history of thought. The breadth and scope of the chapters reflect the range of Laidler's intellectual achievements, and are a definitive tribute to his outstanding contribution to economics. The volume brings together some of the world's leading economists, contributors include Milton Freidman, Axel Leijunhufud, Michael Bordo, Anna Schwartz, in addition to central bankers, think tank directors and political scientists. It will be essential reading for all interested in monetary economics and the history of economic thought.

This text provides a collection of essays by leading economists in honour of David Laidler's contributions to the field of macroeconomics, with important essays on central banking, monetary policy implementation, inflation targeting, monetary theory, monetary framework debates, and the mathematical theory of banking.

David Laidler on Monetarism

David Laidler's Contributions to the History of Monetary Economics

Laidler's Monetarism

What is Good Government? David Laidler's Views

Milton Friedman Tradeoffs in Monetary Policy

From Money Targeting to Inflation Targeting: The Change in the Role of Money in the Conduct of Monetary Policy

Monetary Institutions and Monetary Theory: Reflections on the History of Monetary Economics

Monetary Policy Implementation: A Microstructure Approach

Monetarism and Market Clearing

Less Than an Ideal Type: Varieties of Real Bills Doctrines

Hans Neisser's Views on Money and Structural Change, and Modern 'Quantity Theory' Implications

Harry Johnson, Keynes and Keynesian Economics

Hawtreyan 'Credit Deadlock' or Keynesian 'Liquidity Trap'? Lessons for Japan from the Great Depression.

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