Yueh, Linda
The Great Economists: How Their Ideas Can Help Us Today
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241974476
- author:
- Yueh, Linda
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Business, Economic History, Business,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Great Economists: How Their Ideas Can Help Us Today by Linda Yueh A comprehensive guide to the greatest economists of all time, exploring how their ideas can inform our understanding of today's economic challenges. From Adam Smith and David Ricardo to Joan Robinson and Milton Friedman, this book delves into the lives and work of these influential thinkers, examining how their thoughts continue to shape our world. Yueh explores the relevance of key economic concepts in light of current issues, such as economic growth and globalization. She examines the ideas of notable economists, including Karl Marx and John Maynard Keynes, and considers their implications for policy challenges like Brexit and Trumpism. This accessible volume provides a valuable framework for understanding the biggest questions of our time. By exploring the work of history's greatest economists, Yueh offers a unique perspective on the most pressing economic issues of today.