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New Ideas from Dead Economists: An Introduction to Modern Economic Thought

by Todd G Buccholz

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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 more?shows 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.

Synopsis:

Featuring brand new sections on the remarkable shifts in the world economy, this economic study is a relevant, entertaining, and fascinating guide for those seeking both a solid lesson on the development of economic theory throughout the past two hundred years and a balanced perspective of our current economic state on the brink of the millennium.

By applying age-old economic theories to contemporary issues, Todd Buchholz helps readers to see how the thoughts and writings of the great economists of the past have vital relevance to the dilemmas affecting all our lives today.

About the Author

TODD BUCHHOLZ is an internationally acclaimed economist and author. He served as director of economic policy at the White House and is a contributing editor at Worth magazine. He taught economics at Harvard, and holds advanced degrees in economics and law from Cambridge and Harvard. His writing has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and Forbes, and is the author of New Ideas from Dead CEOs (May 2007).

Product Details

ISBN:
9780452288447
Author:
Buccholz, Todd G
Publisher:
Plume Books
Foreword by:
Feldstein, Martin
Foreword:
Feldstein, Martin
Author:
Buchholz, Todd G.
Author:
Feldstein, Martin
Subject:
Economics - Theory
Subject:
Economic History
Subject:
History
Subject:
Economics
Subject:
Economics - General
Subject:
Economics -- History.
Subject:
Economists
Copyright:
Edition Description:
Revised & Updat
Publication Date:
20070431
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
from 12
Language:
English
Pages:
368
Dimensions:
7.94x5.34x.77 in. .66 lbs.
Age Level:
from 18

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"Synopsis" by , Featuring brand new sections on the remarkable shifts in the world economy, this economic study is a relevant, entertaining, and fascinating guide for those seeking both a solid lesson on the development of economic theory throughout the past two hundred years and a balanced perspective of our current economic state on the brink of the millennium.

By applying age-old economic theories to contemporary issues, Todd Buchholz helps readers to see how the thoughts and writings of the great economists of the past have vital relevance to the dilemmas affecting all our lives today.

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