Economics in perspective: a critical history

In Economics in Perspective, renowned economist John Kenneth Galbraith presents a compelling and accessible history of economic ideas, from Aristotle through the twentieth century. Examining theories of the past that have a continuing modern resonance, he shows that economics is not a timeless, obje...

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1. Verfasser: Galbraith, John Kenneth 1908-2006 (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Parker, Richard (VerfasserIn eines Geleitwortes)
Format: Buch
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Princeton, NJ Princeton University Press [2017]
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Zusammenfassung:In Economics in Perspective, renowned economist John Kenneth Galbraith presents a compelling and accessible history of economic ideas, from Aristotle through the twentieth century. Examining theories of the past that have a continuing modern resonance, he shows that economics is not a timeless, objective science, but is continually evolving as it is shaped by specific times and places. From Adam Smith's theories during the Industrial Revolution to those of John Maynard Keynes after the Great Depression, Galbraith demonstrates that if economic ideas are to remain relevant, they must continually adapt to the world they inhabit. A lively examination of economic thought in historical context, Economics in Perspective shows how the field has evolved across the centuries
Beschreibung:Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 19. Jan 2018)
Beschreibung:xix, 361 Seiten
ISBN:9780691171647