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基本説明
This book presents biographies of 200 economic thinkers throughout history, supplying a one-stop reference about the men and women whose ideas, writings, and philosophies created the foundation of our current understanding of economics. It contains pedagogical tools such as a glossary, topic finders, cross references, a chronology, nonpartisan contributions, "Quick Reference Data Capsules" and a bibliography.
Full Description
Who are the individuals whose novel ideas, writings, and philosophies have influenced economics throughout history—and in doing so, have helped change the world? This encyclopedia provides a readable study of economics by examining the great economists themselves.
This book presents biographies of 200 economic thinkers throughout history, supplying a one-stop reference about the men and women whose ideas, writings, and philosophies created the foundation of our current understanding of economics. Depicting their subjects within the contexts of history, development economics, and econometrics, these biographies provide an insightful overview of the world of economics through the economists of significance and the many subdisciplines, topics, eras, and philosophies they represent.
Economic Thinkers: A Biographical Encyclopedia begins by describing economic thinkers in ancient Greece and Rome, moves through history to cover economists in the 15th through 19th centuries, and addresses economic theory in the 20th century and the modern era. Written to be easily accessible and highly readable, the work will appeal to students, scholars, general readers, and anyone interested in learning about the historical and philosophical foundation of economics.
Contents
Alphabetical List of Entries
Guide to Related Topics: Chronology
Guide to Related Topics: Geography
Guide to Related Topics: Economic Concepts and Philosophies
Preface
Introduction: The Family Tree of Economics
Encyclopedia Entries
Appendix: Nobel Laureates
Glossary
Selected Bibliography
About the Editor and Contributors
Index
