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The Worldly Philosophers: The Lives, Times And Ideas Of The Great Economic Thinkers

Robert Heilbroner
August 10, 1999
Categories:Non-Fiction

The Worldly Philosophers: The Lives, Times and Ideas of the Great Economic Thinkers by Robert Heilbroner is an excellent book that offers the reader an introduction to economic theories from some of the greatest economists of the world. In his book, Heilbroner provides a comprehensive overview of classic and modern economic thought, ranging from Adam Smith to modern day figures such as Milton Friedman and John Maynard Keynes. Heilbroner looks closely at the life, time and ideas of each of the economists and offers in-depth analysis of their work, giving the reader a thorough understanding of their contribution to economics. Heilbroner also provides stimulating commentaries on the current state of the world economy, giving readers an appreciation of the dynamism of the subject. Having read this book, the reader gains a better understanding of economics, the historical context in which it was formed, and a greater insight into the complex issues which economics deals with. The Worldly Philosophers is a fantastic resource for all those interested in economics and its history. It is an indispensable guide for anyone who seeks to understand and be better informed about economic theory.

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Nobel Laureate in Economics
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Nobel Laureate in Economics

Sinclair Lewis's Arrowsmith inspired several readers to become Nobel laureates in biology. Robert Heilbroner's new edition of The Worldly Philosophers will inspire a new generation of economists.

Sheena Iyengar

April 9, 2010
Professor of Business in the Management Department
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A brilliant achievement.

Political economist

The Worldly Philosophers, quite simply put, is a classic....None of us can know where we are coming from unless we know the sources of the great ideas that permeate our thinking. The Worldly Philosophers gives us a clear understanding of the economic ideas that influence us whether or not we have read the great economic thinkers.

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