Karl Polanyi

Austro-Hungarian economist and historian

Karl Polanyi - Austro-Hungarian economist and historian
Born

October 25th, 1886
138 years ago

Died

1964
61 years ago — 78 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Hungary

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Developed theories on the social and economic impacts of market economies. Published 'The Great Transformation' in 1944, analyzing the rise of the market economy and its relationship with social order. Focused on the critique of classical economics and advocated for social justice in economic practices. Contributed to the understanding of the nature of capitalism and its effects on society, emphasizing the importance of social relations in economic systems.

Published 'The Great Transformation'

Critiqued classical economic theories

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