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La structure logique de la Théorie générale de Keynes

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[fre] L'objet de cet article est la construction de la théorie de Keynes, envisagée comme une structure composée de trois modèles, généraux et de base, qui se déduisent les uns des autres. On montre que la loi de Say à laquelle Keynes s'oppose peut être formalisée au moyen d'un modèle « récursif par l'offre ». La critique de Keynes conduit à un modèle différent, « non walrassien et d'interdépendance générale ». Ce modèle n'autorise pas la critique de l'ajustement à l'équilibre de plein emploi. Il joue le rôle de modèle de référence à partir duquel, dans une troisième étape, est obtenu le modèle keynésien proprement dit, défini comme celui qui admet au moins un équilibre avec chômage involontaire dans les conditions de flexibilité des salaires et des prix. Cette étude montre la remarquable cohérence de la construction de la théorie de Keynes en même temps que les limites de son « hérésie » théorique. [eng] In this paper we study the construction of Keynes' theory, conceived as a structure composed by three general and basic models, which are deduced ones from the others. We show that Say's law as criticized by Keynes can be formalized by means of a « recursive supply » model. Keynes' criticism leads to a different model, a « non-walrasian and general interdepedence » one, which does not allow to criticize the adjustement to a full employment equilibrium. It is used by Keynes as a basic model from which, in a third stage, he obtains the keynesian model, defined as the model which admits at least one involuntary unemployment equilibrium with flexibility of wages and prices. We conclude that the construction of Keynes' theory is logically coherent and we show the limitations of his theoretical « heresy ».

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  • Carlo Benetti, 1998. "La structure logique de la Théorie générale de Keynes," Cahiers d'Économie Politique, Programme National Persée, vol. 30(1), pages 11-48.
  • Handle: RePEc:prs:caecpo:cep_0154-8344_1998_num_30_1_1212
    DOI: 10.3406/cep.1998.1212
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