This book provides a comprehensive overview of Robertson's life and work. Uncovering the sources of Robertson's inspiration and ideas and the all-important causal relationship between the man and his work, this fascinating account is a must-read for all interested in rediscovering this great economist.

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GORDON FLETCHER is Senior Lecturer of Economics at the Management School at the University of Liverpool, UK.

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Dennis Robertson: The Economics and the Man The Early Years: Lessons for Life Cambridge Undergraduate: The Light and the Dark Varieties of Escape: 1, Economist and Soldier The Economics of Social Improvement A Theory of the Trade Cycle The Anatomy of the Study Welfare in Relation to Cycles and Growth The 1920s: Making a Reputation The Characteristics of a Style Money in a Theory of the Cycle An Odd Little Book Banking Policy in the Cycle An 'Ideal' Banking Policy Varieties of Escape: 2, Traveller and Professional Actor The 1930s: Robertsonian Theory and Policy in the Decade of Keynes Robertson and Keynes: Parallels and Differences Keynesian Revolution and Robertsonian Dissent A Resolution of the Controversy The LSE and the Treasury Professor at Cambridge: 1, Faculty Politics, Public Service and Lecturing Professor at Cambridge: 2, Public Addresses, Querulous Dissent and Scenes from College Life A Question of Legacy