Ideology and Utopia in the Social Philosophy of the Libertarian Economists
lost by the passage of time. Additionally it shows us how the contributions of Foster's students build upon his thought and reflect the emphasis he places on particular aspects of institutionalism. I think that Foster's contribution differs from the larger Veblen-Ayres tradition in terms of emphasis. I think Foster's critique of Veblen's reliance on the mores principle is a useful contribution. I think Foster's emphasis on democratic principles and practice as an integral part of institutional adjustment is a crucial contribution to institutional economics. And I think that Foster's assessment of the institutionalist qualities of Keynes' contribution is helpful in understanding the current convergence of much institutional and Post Keynesian thought. Marc Tool's book, along with Baldwin Ranson's editing of Foster's papers in volume 15 of the Journal of Economic Issues, presents a comprehensive view of Foster's contribution to institutional economics. Tool's book will be of interest to historians of economic thought interested in institutional economics and institutional economists interested in explicating the theory of institution-building and adjustment.