Background
HENDERSON, Patrick was born on April 10, 1927 in Sheffield. Son of late David Henderson and Eleanor Rowbotham.
(In this controversial discussion, the author addresses Ke...)
In this controversial discussion, the author addresses Keynes' claim that the world is ruled by the ideas of economists, rather than the pressures of vested interests. Henderson argues that while economic policies are indeed strongly influenced by economic ideas, these are not necessarily the ideas of economists. There are extensive areas of policy in which the beliefs and perceptions that influence government and public opinion alike are unrelated to the characteristic ways of thinking of professional economists, and scarcely changed by the passage of time. In so far as the world is ruled by economic ideas, these are often the ideas of "do-it-yourself economics". The effects on policy, in both rich and poor countries, are a matter of considerable interest and concern.
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economist and international official
HENDERSON, Patrick was born on April 10, 1927 in Sheffield. Son of late David Henderson and Eleanor Rowbotham.
Bachelor, University of Oxford, England, 1946; Master of Arts, University of Oxford, England, 1950.
Fellow, Harvard University 53. Economics Adviser, Her Majesty Treasury 1957-1958. Chief Economist, Ministry of Aviation 1964-1966.
Adviser, Harvard Development Advisory Service (Greece and Malaysia) 1967-1968.
Visiting Lecturer, Economics Development Institute, World Bank 69. With World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development) 1969-1975, Director Economics Department 1972-1973.
Professor, of Political Economy, University College, London 1975-1983.
(In this controversial discussion, the author addresses Ke...)
National Ports Council 1979-1981. Board Commonwealth Development Corporation 1980-1983.
B. m. Marcella Kodicek, December 16, 1960. Children: John Lawrence, Jane Eleanor.