Not just political parties: Robert Michels as a critic of mainstream economics

Best known for his contribution to elite theory through the formulation of the principle of oligarchy, Robert Michels pursued a critique of economic reductionism for decades. In this paper, I examine some significant passages from Michels' writings to clarify the significance of his criticism o...

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Main Author: Emanuela Susca
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Sociology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsoc.2023.1196264/full