The unending search for universal and lasting peace: From Leon Walras to Jan Tinbergen and beyond

Abstract

Explores the study of peace and war as a reflection of equilibrium versus disequilibrium conditions as applied in international relations. Concentrates on the contribution of two economists, Leon Walras, deemed a classical master of integrated micro‐analysis, and Jan Tinbergen, a modern scientist, to the challenge or reaching and maintaining a universal and lasting peace. Looks at Walras as a social economist, his version of the social question and social peace, his sowing of seeds for a new doctrine of human solidarity, his resolution of the conflict between the concept of justice of equality and justice of equity, and his proposal of nationalization of land as a panacea for all social ills in a modern society. Compares this with a look at Tinbergen as a social economist, his holistic approach to theoretical analysis, and his solution to the World problems of poverty and political insecurity.

Citation

Rugina, A.N. (2001), "The unending search for universal and lasting peace: From Leon Walras to Jan Tinbergen and beyond", International Journal of Social Economics, Vol. 28 No. 1/2, pp. 155-175. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000004531