A hidden duel: Gunnar Myrdal and Dag Hammarskjöld in Economics and International Politics 1935-1955

摘要: Characterizes conflict and cooperation in the intertwined careers of Gunnar Myrdal Dag Hammarskjold as economists, actors Swedish policy 1940-1947 international civil servants, being Executive Secretary UN ECE 1947-1957 General 1951-1961. In economics difference between dynamic neoclassical approaches are noted. It contrasts Myrdal’s very early formulation growth oriented financial with lasting refusal counter-cyclical policies government under influence Hammarskjold. regard to official US postwar their differences highlighted from pre-cold war period well fifties, defending a ‘universalist’ position trying defend against power intrusion whereas wanted ‘proceed caution’ what he considered be ‘a friendly government’. Their traced personal backgrounds while at same time expressing principal dilemmas facing servants organisations political climate strong tensions national interests.