Albert Hirschman Observed
Michele Alacevich · Archivio istituzionale della ricerca (Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna) · 2015
This critical essay, based on previously untapped archival material, discusses the historical context in which Albert Hirschman wrote his book "Development projects Observed", and the specific reflections that shaped his thought during the collection of material and writing of the book. For example, it shows how Albert Hirschman came to shape his famous "Principle of the Hiding Hand".