This collection of essays investigates the theoretical tensions between Keynesian economics, Sraffian analysis, and the foundational assumptions of neoclassical theory. The editors, Christian Gehrke and Neri Salvadori, compile contributions from prominent scholars to honor the work of Heinz Kurz, a central figure in the study of classical and post-Keynesian economics. The volume evaluates how these alternative frameworks challenge the equilibrium-based models that dominate contemporary mainstream economic discourse.

Experts in the history of economic thought recognize this volume as a significant contribution to the ongoing debate regarding the validity of neoclassical frameworks. Scholars frequently note the technical density of the prose, making it a resource primarily intended for advanced students and professional economists.