| New Ideas from Dead Economists: An Introduction to Modern Economic Thought Revised Edition Contributor(s): Buchholz, Todd G. (Author), Feldstein, Martin (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 0452288444 ISBN-13: 9780452288447 Publisher: Plume Books OUR PRICE: $16.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2007 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: The classic introduction to economic thought, now updated in time for the publication of "New Ideas from Dead CEOs" This entertaining and accessible introduction to the great economic thinkers throughout history Adam Smith, John Stuart Mill, Karl Marx, John Maynard Keynes, and moreshows how their ideas still apply to our modern world. In this revised edition, renowned economist Todd Buchholz offers an insightful and informed perspective on key economic issues in the new millennium: increasing demand for energy, the rise of China, international trade, aging populations, health care, and the effects of global warming. "New Ideas from Dead Economists" is a fascinating guide to understanding both the evolution of economic theory and our complex contemporary economy. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Economics - Theory - Business & Economics | Economic History |
| Dewey: 330.092 |
| LCCN: 2007280930 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.2" W x 7.9" (0.60 lbs) 346 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: If you read only one economics book this year, read this one."--Larry Summers, Secretary of the Treasury for President Clinton, Director of the National Economic Council for President Obama A must-read for students of economics, New Ideas from Dead Economists offers an entertaining and accessible introduction to the great economic thingers throughout history. Through the teachings of Adam Smith, John Stuart Mill, Karl Marx, John Maynard Keynes, and more, renowned economist Todd Buchholz shows how these age-old ideas still apply to our modern world. In this revised edition, Buchholz offers an insightful and informed perspective on key economic issues in the new millennium: increasing demand for energy, the rise of China, international trade, aging populations, health care, and the effects of global warming. New Ideas from Dead Economists is a fascinating guide to understanding both the evolution of economic theory and our complex contemporary economy. |