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La structure logique de la Théorie générale de Keynes. Une critique de Benetti

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[fre] L'obectif de cet article est de critiquer les thèses avancées par Benetti dans son article "La structure logique de la Théorie générale de Keynes". L'idée selon laquelle on peut rendre compte du projet de Keynes par un emboîtement entre trois modèles - le modèle récursif par l'offre, le modèle non-walrasien d'équilibre général et le modèle keynesien proprement dit - est remise en cause. Il en va de même pour la thèse, défendue par Patinkin et reprise par Benetti, selon laquelle le chapitre 19 de la Théorie générale constituerait l'apothéose de ce livre et démontrerait l'existence du chômage involontaire dans un contexte de salaire flexible. [eng] This article criticizes Benetti's article "La structure logique de la Théorie générale de Keynes". I criticize Benetti's claim that a sequence of three models is necessary in order to give a foundation to Keynes' concept of involuntary unemployment. Likewise, I criticize the view, first brought forward by Patinkin and taken up by Benetti, that chapter 19 of the General Theory constitutes the climax of Keynes' book and provides an explanation of involuntary unemployment in a flex-price context.

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  • Michel De Vroey, 2000. "La structure logique de la Théorie générale de Keynes. Une critique de Benetti," Cahiers d'Économie Politique, Programme National Persée, vol. 36(1), pages 127-141.
  • Handle: RePEc:prs:caecpo:cep_0154-8344_2000_num_36_1_1278
    DOI: 10.3406/cep.2000.1278
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