Great Economists: How Their Ideas Can Help Us Today

The Great Economists is a book that explains the key thoughts of history's greatest economists, how their lives and times affected their ideas, how our lives have been influenced by their work, and how they could help with the policy challenges that we face today. It includes economists such as Adam Smith, David Ricardo, Karl Marx, Alfred Marshall, Irving Fisher, John Maynard Keynes, Joseph Schumpeter, Friedrich Hayek, Joan Robinson, Milton Friedman, Douglass North, and Robert Solow.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 28 March 2019
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

The 2018 Times Best Business Book, "The Great Economists," delves into the profound insights of history's most influential economists and their relevance to contemporary issues. Authored by Professor Tyler Cowen, the book explores the challenges faced by economists throughout history and how their ideas have shaped our understanding of the world.

Since the days of Adam Smith, economists have grappled with familiar problems, such as economic growth, inequality, and government intervention. However, the ideas of these great thinkers can often be complex and difficult to comprehend. In "The Great Economists," Linda Yueh, a renowned economist and leading writer, breaks down the key thoughts of history's greatest economists, including Adam Smith, David Ricardo, Karl Marx, Alfred Marshall, Irving Fisher, John Maynard Keynes, Joseph Schumpeter, and Friedrich Hayek.

Yueh examines how these economists' lives and times influenced their ideas, and how their work has impacted our lives. She also explores how their insights can help us address the policy challenges we face today, such as economic growth, inequality, and globalization. For example, Yueh discusses Karl Marx's ideas about the future of the Chinese economy, John Maynard Keynes's advocacy for government spending to create full employment, and Friedrich Hayek's defense of free markets.

"The Great Economists" is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the biggest questions of our time. It provides a fresh perspective on the economic theories that have shaped our world and offers valuable insights into how we can navigate the complex economic landscape of the 21st century. Whether you are an economist, a business professional, or simply interested in understanding the world around you, this book is a must-read.

Weight: 254g
Dimension: 197 x 132 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241974476