书名: The Big Three in Economics: Adam Smith, Karl Marx, And John Maynard Keynes
作者: Mark Skousen (Author)
出版社: M.E. Sharpe (January 30, 2007)
语言: English
ISBN-10: 0765616947
ISBN-13: 978-0765616944
Book Description
History comes alive in this fascinating story of opposing views that continue to play a fundamental role in today's politics and economics. The Big Three in Economics traces the turbulent lives and battle of ideas of the three most influential economists in world history: Adam Smith, representing laissez faire; Karl Marx, reflecting the radical socialist model; and John Maynard Keynes, symbolizing big government and the welfare state.
Each view has had a significant influence on shaping the modern world, and the book traces the development of each philosophy through the eyes of its creator. In the twenty-first century, Adam Smith's invisible hand model has gained the upper hand, and capitalism appears to have won the battle of ideas over socialism and interventionism. But author Mark Skousen shows that, even in the era of globalization and privatization, Keynesian and Marxian ideas continue to play a significant role in economic policy.
Review
"Thoughtful, highly readable account that brings economics to life." -- R. Glenn Hubbard, Dean, Columbia Business School
"I love Mark Skousen's book about the history of economists-- it is so interesting and well written, and helps us visualize the big picture." -- Jeremy J. Siegel, The Wharton School and University of Pennslyvania
"Economics is emerging in the 21st century as the most dynamic of all the social sciences, and who is being resurrected as a guide to understanding? None other than Adam Smith himself, and the two giants who followed in his shadow. Three cheers for The Big Three in Economics!" -- Michael Shermer, Publisher, Skeptic magazine, columnist, Scientific American, author, Why People Believe Weird Things and Why Darwin Matters
"A curious, enlightening and creative account of the world's three most influential economists, and why their theories have had such a huge impact on the economic history of the modern world." -- Robert J. Shiller, Yale University
"A work of impeccable scholarship that draws from both biographical and historical data to showcase the lives and ideas of three men who shaped economic theory and practice from three centuries, and whose contributions continue to influence economists in the 21st century, The Big Three in Economics is very strongly recommended reading for both students of Economics and non-specialist general readers with an interest in economic history and theory." -- The Midwest Book Review, Library Bookwatch
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作者: Mark Skousen (Author)
出版社: M.E. Sharpe (January 30, 2007)
语言: English
ISBN-10: 0765616947
ISBN-13: 978-0765616944
Book Description
History comes alive in this fascinating story of opposing views that continue to play a fundamental role in today's politics and economics. The Big Three in Economics traces the turbulent lives and battle of ideas of the three most influential economists in world history: Adam Smith, representing laissez faire; Karl Marx, reflecting the radical socialist model; and John Maynard Keynes, symbolizing big government and the welfare state.
Each view has had a significant influence on shaping the modern world, and the book traces the development of each philosophy through the eyes of its creator. In the twenty-first century, Adam Smith's invisible hand model has gained the upper hand, and capitalism appears to have won the battle of ideas over socialism and interventionism. But author Mark Skousen shows that, even in the era of globalization and privatization, Keynesian and Marxian ideas continue to play a significant role in economic policy.
Review
"Thoughtful, highly readable account that brings economics to life." -- R. Glenn Hubbard, Dean, Columbia Business School
"I love Mark Skousen's book about the history of economists-- it is so interesting and well written, and helps us visualize the big picture." -- Jeremy J. Siegel, The Wharton School and University of Pennslyvania
"Economics is emerging in the 21st century as the most dynamic of all the social sciences, and who is being resurrected as a guide to understanding? None other than Adam Smith himself, and the two giants who followed in his shadow. Three cheers for The Big Three in Economics!" -- Michael Shermer, Publisher, Skeptic magazine, columnist, Scientific American, author, Why People Believe Weird Things and Why Darwin Matters
"A curious, enlightening and creative account of the world's three most influential economists, and why their theories have had such a huge impact on the economic history of the modern world." -- Robert J. Shiller, Yale University
"A work of impeccable scholarship that draws from both biographical and historical data to showcase the lives and ideas of three men who shaped economic theory and practice from three centuries, and whose contributions continue to influence economists in the 21st century, The Big Three in Economics is very strongly recommended reading for both students of Economics and non-specialist general readers with an interest in economic history and theory." -- The Midwest Book Review, Library Bookwatch
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