Beyond the Welfare State: Economic Planning and Its International Implications

This paperback edition of Beyond the Welfare State is in fair condition. The cover shows signs of wear, with some creases and minor discoloration. The spine is intact, though slightly worn at the edges. The pages are clean and free from inscriptions or markings. There is no dust jacket, as typical for a paperback edition.

Beyond the Welfare State: Economic Planning and Its International Implications, authored by renowned economist Gunnar Myrdal, is a significant work published by Yale University Press. This edition, printed in New Haven and London, is the second printing from June 1963. Originally published in 1958 as part of the Storrs Lectures in Jurisprudence at Yale Law School, this volume delves into the complexities of economic planning and its effects on international policies. Myrdal, a Nobel laureate, provides a thorough analysis of the welfare state's role and its broader implications in a global context. This paperback edition, identifiable by its distinct orange and black cover design, is a valuable addition to collections focusing on economic theory and political science. The book's absence of a dust jacket and its paperback format suggest it was intended for a broad academic audience. This edition is particularly relevant for those interested in historical economic policies and their lasting impact.