New Ideas from Dead Economists: An Introduction to Modern Economic Thought

Buchholz, Todd G.,Feldstein, Martin

ISBN 10: 0453006884 / ISBN 13: 9780453006880

Published by Dutton Adult, 1989

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: New Ideas from Dead Economists: An Introduction to Modern Economic Thought
• Publisher: Dutton Adult
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0453006884
• ISBN 13: 9780453006880
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

A reexamination of the major economic theories of the past two hundred years discusses how long-dead, famous economists such as Adam Smith and others would handle today's economic problems.

Reviews

Any book that wants to acquaint the general reader with the history of economic thought must be compared to Robert L. Heilbroner's classic The Worldly Philosophers (S. & S., 1980. 5th ed.). This new book compares most favorably. It is easily accessible to a general audience. Buchholz, a former Harvard economics professor now teaching at the California Western School of Law, is especially strong in discussing the development of economic thought after World War II. Highly recommended for all libraries as an effective and entertaining introduction to economists and their ideas.
- Richard C. Schiming, Mankato State Univ., Minn .
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