The Making of Modern Economics: The Lives and Ideas of the Great Thinkers

The Making of Modern Economics: The Lives and Ideas of the Great Thinkers
ISBN-10
1317513797
ISBN-13
9781317513797
Series
The Making of Modern Economics
Category
Business & Economics
Pages
510
Language
English
Published
2016-01-08
Publisher
Routledge
Author
Mark Skousen

Description

This book presents a bold, engaging and updated history of economics--the dramatic story of how the great economic thinkers built today's rigorous social science. Noted financial writer and economist Mark Skousen has revised this popular work, now in its third edition. This comprehensive, yet accessible introduction to the major economic philosophers of the past 225 years begins with Adam Smith and continues through the present day. The text examines the contributions made by each individual to our understanding of the role of the economist, the science of economics, and economic theory. Boxes in each chapter highlight little-known and entertaining facts about the economists' personal lives that had an influence on their work.

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