Trousson, Raymond / Vercruysse, Jeroom (dir.), Dictionnaire general de Voltaire. (Champion classiques, references et dictionnaires 18) 1272 p. 2020:10 (Champion, FR) <670-9>
ISBN 978-2-38096-016-7 paper ¥7,064.- (税込) EUR 38.00

ハイエクと無知の克服
Holm, Cyril, Hayek and the Conquest of Ignorance: Rules, Rational Action, Rational Social Order. (Palgrave Studies in Classical Liberalism) 467 pp. 2026:3 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <764-308>
ISBN 978-3-032-11068-8 hard ¥34,459.- (税込) EUR 129.99

This book argues for a comprehensive reframing of Friedrich Hayek, one of the most influential economic and social thinkers of the twentieth century. Its focus is on the role of legal philosophy and legislation in understanding Hayek's views on social and economic planning, and in particular his critique of socialism. The book examines Hayek's later works on the shortcomings of legislation as the primary political tool used by governments to coerce otherwise free economic activity. It argues that Hayek's view of social and especially legal rules equates to a reformulation of his critique of planned economies, which has so far been understood in purely economic terms. The book argues that Hayek should be considered an important scholar in the realm of complexity theory, showing that his writing on intertwined legal and economic systems paved the way for a greater understanding of how individual agents and the 'spontaneous order' of the economy is inevitably regulated by the rational social order brought about by moral and legal rules and institutions. The book itself seeks to break the tradition of studying Hayek's work from isolated legal or economic lenses. This will be a valuable resource for scholars across the social sciences, including within economics, political science, law, complexity theory, and philosophy.

経済科学の進化－学際的アプローチ
Moczar, Jozsef, The Evolution of the Economic Sciences: A Multidisciplinary Approach. 840 pp. 2026:4 (Springer, GW) <764-309>
ISBN 978-3-032-09868-9 hard ¥42,412.- (税込) EUR 159.99

In an era of increasingly complex financial ecosystems, this book explores the evolving relationship between market mechanisms and human behavior. Bridging the gap between economics and the natural sciences, it presents a dynamic framework that uses analogies from physics, chemistry, and evolutionary biology to illuminate the connections between psychological, social, and financial principles. The book discusses foundational and contemporary models, such as Keynesian and Hayekian thought, the Keynes-Ramsey rule, the Blinder-Solow model, Bellman's principle of optimality, dynamic stochastic general equilibrium (DSGE) frameworks, and replicator dynamics. Topics covered include disequilibrium, stochastic processes, ergodicity, hysteresis, and chaos theory. Additionally, the book examines the strategic dimensions of monetary and fiscal policy through the lenses of optimal control and game theory. Designed for economists, financial theorists, and interdisciplinary scholars, this book provides theoretical depth and practical insight into the global interdependencies of markets, policy, and trade. It is an essential resource for understanding the dynamic forces shaping modern financial systems.

R.Fカーン－知的伝記
Paesani, Paolo, Richard F. Kahn: An Intellectual Biography. (Great Thinkers in Economics) 516 pp. 2026:3 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <764-310>
ISBN 978-3-032-09122-2 hard ¥29,157.- (税込) EUR 109.99

This book is the first comprehensive intellectual biography of Richard F. Kahn. Focusing on the development of his ideas, their cultural and political context, and his influence on academia and economic policy, it presents a complete and representative study of Kahn. Particular attention is paid to his work on the theory of imperfect competition, liquidity preference and speculation, inflation and unemployment, and macroeconomics more generally. Kahn's connections with Marshallian economics, his relationship with Keynes, and his role in the development of post-Keynesian economics at Cambridge are also discussed. Richard F. Kahn: An Intellectual Biography highlights Richard F. Kahn's contribution to post-war macroeconomic theory and policy. It will be relevant to students and researchers interested in economics, economic policy and the history of economic thought.