From: michael perelman (michael@ECST.CSUCHICO.EDU)
Date: Fri Apr 01 2005 - 12:27:29 EST
Gerald_A_Levy@MSN.COM wrote: >Wolff claims that efficiency studies then assert a "hegemonic principle of selectivity." > > Yes, that much is certainly consistent with my perspective. I would not go so far as to imply an infinite array of possibilities. > >Thus, in contrast to Michael P's critique of market-based calculations >of efficiency, Rick's critique is grounded in his "overdeterminist view >of the world" and could be equally applied as a critique of calculating >efficiency in non-capitalist modes of production. > Here I would part ways with Rick. Socialist planners CAN be wrong, but they need not be. Also, "wrong" -- Michael Perelman Economics Department California State University michael at ecst.csuchico.edu Chico, CA 95929 530-898-5321 fax 530-898-5901
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