A somewhat different view has emerged in the blogosphere, e.g.:

http://organizationsandmarkets.com/2009/08/13/greif-under-fire-again/

and

http://crookedtimber.org/2009/07/28/anger-and-greif/

Peter Klein


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From: "Art Diamond" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, August 14, 2009 7:06 AM
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Subject: Re: SHOE: DISC--"The Curious Citation Practices of Avner Greif"

> I haven't followed the line of research enough to judge the merits of 
> Rowley's claims, but do want to praise the kind of history of 
> economic thought that Rowley is engaged in:  setting the record 
> straight on who deserves credit.
> 
> The benefits of setting the record straight are both in terms of 
> justice and efficiency.  The justice part is clear, the efficiency 
> part may be less so.
> 
> Many of those who labor to advance economics may be unappreciated in 
> their time, and may be tempted to give up.  The knowledge that there 
> are intrepid souls (us) dedicated to eventually setting the record 
> straight, may buoy their spirits sufficiently to keep them at their task.
> 
> Art Diamond
>