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Hrematistika — izazov nepoćudne ekonomike
Chrematistics ‒ The Challenge of Undesirable Economics

Author(s): Zvonimir Baletić
Subject(s): Political Sciences, Economic history, Ancient World, Ancient Philosphy, Political economy
Published by: Fakultet političkih znanosti u Zagrebu
Keywords: Chrematistics; Challenge; Undesirable Economics;

Summary/Abstract: No complete economic analysis can be found in the work of Aristotle. His economic studies are predominantly geared towards a critique of the mercantilist«: views and practices of ancient Athens. His statements on the division of labour, on ownership and on money issue from the narrow framework of a traditional (agrarian) economy. The moral and political framework of Aristotle’s economics suited the feudal rulers; this strengthened the influence of Aristotle's thought in the Middle Ages. To-day production, communication, distribution, and consumption are getting increasingly internationalized. Aristotle’s economic teaching has therefore little topical relevance.

  • Issue Year: XXVI/1989
  • Issue No: 03
  • Page Range: 114-124
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Croatian