Inside the Economists Mind Contributor(s): Samuelson, Paul A. (Editor), Barnett, William A. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1405157151 ISBN-13: 9781405157155 Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell OUR PRICE: $118.70 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2006 Annotation: By focusing on the human side as well as the intellectual dimensions of how economists work and think, this collection of interviews with top economists of the twentieth century becomes a startling and lively introduction to the modern world of macroeconomics. Acclaim for Inside the Economist's Mind "In candid interviews, these great economists prove to be fabulous story tellers of their lives and times. Unendingly gripping for insiders, this book should also help non-specialists understand how economists think." "Economics used to be called the 'dismal science'. It will be impossible for anybody to hold that view anymore.... This is science with flesh and blood, and a lot of fascinating stories that you will find nowhere else." "This book provides a rare and intriguing view of the personal and professional lives of leading economists.... It is like A Beautiful Mind, scaled by a factor of 16 [the number of interviews in the book]." "Here we see the HUMAN side of path-breaking research, the personalities and pitfalls, the DRAMA behind the science." |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Economics - General - Political Science | Political Economy |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 2006017115 |
Physical Information: 1.16" H x 6.34" W x 9.02" (1.7 lbs) 456 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: By focusing on the human side as well as the intellectual dimensions of how economists work and think, this collection of interviews with top economists of the 20th century becomes a startling and lively introduction to the modern world of macroeconomics. A fun read For more information, frequent updates, and to comment on the forthcoming book, visit William A. Barnett's weblog at http: //economistmind.blogspot.com/.
Acclaim for Inside the Economist's Mind In candid interviews, these great economists prove to be fabulous story tellers of their lives and times. Unendingly gripping for insiders, this book should also help non-specialists understand how economists think. Economics used to be called the 'dismal science'. It will be impossible for anybody to hold that view anymore ... This is science with flesh and blood, and a lot of fascinating stories that you will find nowhere else. This book provides a rare and intriguing view of the personal and professional lives of leading economists ... It is like A Beautiful Mind, scaled by a factor of 16 the number of interviews in the book]. ... if you want an insider view of how economics has been developing in the last decades, this is the (only) book for you.
Here we see the HUMAN side of path-breaking research, the personalities and pitfalls, the DRAMA behind the science. |