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Comparing the Classical, Neoclassical, Marxist, Austrian, and Keynesian Schools of Economic Thought

Author(s) Dr. Clayton H. Hawkins
Country United States
Abstract The major schools of economic thought, including classical, neoclassical, Marxist, Austrian, and Keynesian, offer competing explanations of how markets function, how resources are allocated, and what role governments should play in managing economic activity. Classical economics emphasizes self-regulating markets driven by supply, demand, and competition. Neoclassical economics formalizes these insights through rational choice, marginal analysis, and monetary policy aimed at price stability. Marxist economics rejects market allocation as inherently unequal and advocates collective ownership and centralized planning to resolve class conflict. The Austrian school focuses on individual choice, decentralized knowledge, and business cycles generated by credit expansion and policy intervention. Keynesian economics emphasizes aggregate demand and supports active government intervention to stabilize production and employment during economic downturns. This paper compares these schools by examining their historical development, core assumptions, and leading contributors. While each differs in its treatment of markets and government intervention, all address the fundamental problem of economic coordination and equilibrium. Understanding these perspectives remains essential for evaluating debates over inflation, inequality, and economic governance.
Keywords economic thought, classical economics, Keynesian economics, Austrian school, Marxism
Field Sociology > Economics
Published In Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On 2026-02-06
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.67922
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