Buch, Englisch, 206 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 467 g
A Pluralist Introduction
Buch, Englisch, 206 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 467 g
Reihe: Routledge Pluralist Introductions to Economics
ISBN: 978-0-367-02475-8
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
This text presents a ground-breaking, pluralistic introduction to economic history and the history of economic thought. Tracing the development of economic systems and economic thought, the text introduces students to the story from ancient times to contemporary capitalism, and also its critics. Focusing in particular on Smith, Marx, Veblen, and Keynes, the text encourages students to consider which ideas and systems are still relevant in the modern world. This book can be used as a standalone text for relevant classes or as a supplement in any principles course.
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Preface. PART I: Economics: A Pluralist Definition. 1. What is Economics? 2. Scarcity, Opportunity Cost and Choice. PART II: The Evolution of Economic Ideas and Systems. 3. The Evolution of Pre-Capitalist Economic Systems. 4. Adam Smith and the Rise of Capitalism. 5. Karl Marx and the Dark Ages of Capitalism. 6. Thorstein Veblen and Monopoly Capitalism. 7. Keynes and Mixed Market Capitalism. 8. Modern Economic Systems. Index