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Friedrich Nietzsche and Economics: Research Problems

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This essay introduces the reasons why Nietzsche is interesting for economics. It also attempts to set the background for economics-focused Nietzsche scholarship by detailing the pertinent research problems regarding this highly complex and often misunderstood philosopher.

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Drechsler, W. (2006). Friedrich Nietzsche and Economics: Research Problems. In: Backhaus, J.G., Drechsler, W. (eds) Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900). The European Heritage in Economics and the Social Sciences, vol 3. Springer, Boston, MA . https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-32980-2_1

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