This volume investigates the methodological foundations and critical frameworks of Post-Keynesian economics to determine its standing against mainstream economic paradigms. Editors Geoff Harcourt and Peter Kriesler, both established scholars in the field, curate a collection of essays that examine the theoretical rigor and practical applications of Post-Keynesian thought. The text utilizes historical analysis and comparative economic modeling to challenge neoclassical assumptions regarding accumulation, distribution, and financial stability. By synthesizing diverse contributions, the book provides a comprehensive assessment of the school's intellectual trajectory and its ongoing critique of orthodox economic policy.

Experts and academics frequently cite this handbook as a definitive reference for understanding the breadth of Post-Keynesian economic thought. Readers often note the high level of academic density, making it a primary resource for researchers and graduate students in the field of heterodox economics.