Uncertainty and Economic Evolution: Essays in

Few economists can rival the impact which Armen A. Alchian has had in so many areas of economics. From economic law to industrial organization, macroeconomics to finance and basic economic theory, his ideas have influenced generations of economists. In this collection leading economists pay tribute to Alchian's life and work. All aspects of his work, including topics little studied by economists, are discussed in detail. These papers continue Alchian's work in a variety of areas and make clear that his ideas and writings have withstood the test of time.

Introduction	p. 1
Rationality, Evolution, and Acquisitiveness	p. 4
Information, Chance, and Evolution	p. 20
Evolution and Spontaneous Uniformity	p. 40
Why Hold-Ups Occur	p. 63
Armen Alchian's Contribution to Macroeconomics	p. 87
Appropriable Rents from Yellowstone Park	p. 100
Cultural Evolution and Constitutional Public Choice	p. 116
Environmental Degradation Under East European State Socialism	p. 143
Freedom, Wealth, and Coercion	p. 151
Discovery Factors of Economic Freedom	p. 165
In Celebration of Armen Alchian's Eightieth Birthday	p. 181
Name Index	p. 200
Subject Index	p. 205
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Uncertainty and Economic Evolution: Essays in Honour of Armen Alchian

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