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Product Identifiers
PublisherYale University Press
ISBN-100300206364
ISBN-139780300206364
eBay Product ID (ePID)236676096
Product Key Features
Book TitleLittle History of Economics
Number of Pages256 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2017
TopicEconomic History, Social Scientists & Psychologists, Economics / General, World, Economics / Comparative
IllustratorYes
GenreBiography & Autobiography, Business & Economics, History
AuthorNiall Kishtainy
Book SeriesLittle Histories Ser.
FormatHardcover
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Item Height0.1 in
Item Weight16 Oz
Item Length0.9 in
Item Width0.6 in
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LCCN2016-042806
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Reviews"Economic theories count among the principal ideas that defined the modern world, yet the origins of the market forces that govern our lives can all too often seem distant and opaque. Enter Niall Kishtainy, who in A Little History of Economics has condensed 2000 years of thought down to 250 highly readable pages. . . . A whistle-stop introduction to the great works and thinkers of each age, this is a clear and accessible primer."--Laura Garmeson, Financial Times "A pleasurable and easy way to become familiar with important economic ideas such as comparative advantage, unemployment, aggregate demand, inflation, and income inequality."-- Foreign Affairs "In 40 short . . . easily digestible bites, Kishtainy leads readers through a history of how people have thought about and tried to understand how economic systems work."-- Choice "A great introduction to economics for beginners. This book is punchy and fun, and yet thorough in explaining what economists have contributed to our understanding of the world."--Robert Shiller, Nobel Laureate in Economics "Those who refuse to learn from the past are doomed to repeat it. Economics can help guide policy in a sensible direction; but the misuse of economics has also left individuals, companies, and countries in ruin. To understand what economics has got right--and to avoid repeating its mistakes--read this book."--Simon Johnson, Professor at MIT Sloan and author of 13 Bankers "A deft, highly readable history of economics, full of humanity. You'll learn a lot -- I did."--Tim Harford, author of Messy and The Undercover Economist "This book is an intellectual treasure trove for anyone interested in history, big ideas, and the role that economic thinking has played in both for more than 2000 years."--Charles Wheelan, author of Naked Economics "Many people wish they knew more about economic ideas--but not enough, apparently, to endure the discomfort they imagine that reading about them would entail. Niall Kishtainy's A Little History of Economics solves their problem: its brief, charming vignettes read effortlessly, yet faithfully capture the deep insights that have so profoundly transformed how we think about our world."--Robert H. Frank, author of The Economic Naturalist, "Economic theories count among the principal ideas that defined the modern world, yet the origins of the market forces that govern our lives can all too often seem distant and opaque. Enter Niall Kishtainy, who in A Little History of Economics has condensed 2000 years of thought down to 250 highly readable pages... A whistle-stop introduction to the great works and thinkers of each age,this is a clear and accessible primer."--Laura Garmeson, Financial Times, "Economic theories count among the principal ideas that defined the modern world, yet the origins of the market forces that govern our lives can all too often seem distant and opaque. Enter Niall Kishtainy, who in A Little History of Economics has condensed 2000 years of thought down to 250 highly readable pages. . . . A whistle-stop introduction to the great works and thinkers of each age,this is a clear and accessible primer."--Laura Garmeson, Financial Times "A pleasurable and easy way to become familiar with important economic ideas such as comparative advantage, unemployment, aggregate demand, inflation, and income inequality."-- Foreign Affairs "In 40 short . . . easily digestible bites, Kishtainy leads readers through a history of how people have thought about and tried to understand how economic systems work."-- Choice "A great introduction to economics for beginners. This book is punchy and fun, and yet thorough in explaining what economists have contributed to our understanding of the world."--Robert Shiller, Nobel Laureate in Economics "Those who refuse to learn from the past are doomed to repeat it. Economics can help guide policy in a sensible direction; but the misuse of economics has also left individuals, companies, and countries in ruin. To understand what economics has got right--and to avoid repeating its mistakes--read this book."--Simon Johnson, Professor at MIT Sloan and author of 13 Bankers "A deft, highly readable history of economics, full of humanity. You'll learn a lot -- I did."--Tim Harford, author of Messy and The Undercover Economist "This book is an intellectual treasure trove for anyone interested in history, big ideas, and the role that economic thinking has played in both for more than 2000 years."--Charles Wheelan, author of Naked Economics "Many people wish they knew more about economic ideas--but not enough, apparently, to endure the discomfort they imagine that reading about them would entail. Niall Kishtainy's A Little History of Economics solves their problem: its brief, charming vignettes read effortlessly, yet faithfully capture the deep insights that have so profoundly transformed how we think about our world."--Robert H. Frank, author of The Economic Naturalist, "Economic theories count among the principal ideas that defined the modern world, yet the origins of the market forces that govern our lives can all too often seem distant and opaque. Enter Niall Kishtainy, who in A Little History of Economics has condensed 2000 years of thought down to 250 highly readable pages... A whistle-stop introduction to the great works and thinkers of each age,this is a clear and accessible primer."--Laura Garmeson, Financial Times "A uniquely enjoyable volume that succeeds in illuminating the economic ideas and forces that shape our world."-- 800-CEO-READ 'Those who refuse to learn from the past are doomed to repeat it. Economics can help guide policy in a sensible direction; but the misuse of economics has also left individuals, companies, and countries in ruin. To understand what economics has got right--and to avoid repeating its mistakes--read this book.' - Simon Johnson, Professor at MIT Sloan and author of 13 Bankers 'A deft, highly readable history of economics, full of humanity. You'll learn a lot - I did.' - Tim Harford, author of Messy and The Undercover Economist 'This book is an intellectual treasure trove for anyone interested in history, big ideas, and the role that economic thinking has played in both for more than 2000 years.' - Charles Wheelan, author of Naked Economics 'Many people wish they knew more about economic ideas--but not enough, apparently, to endure the discomfort they imagine that reading about them would entail. Niall Kishtainy's A Little History of Economics solves their problem: its brief, charming vignettes read effortlessly, yet faithfully capture the deep insights that have so profoundly transformed how we think about our world.' - Robert H. Frank, author of The Economic Naturalist 'A great introduction to economics for beginners. This book is punchy and fun, and yet thorough in explaining what economists have contributed to our understanding of the world.' - Robert Shiller, Nobel Laureate in Economics, "Economic theories count among the principal ideas that defined the modern world, yet the origins of the market forces that govern our lives can all too often seem distant and opaque. Enter Niall Kishtainy, who in A Little History of Economics has condensed 2000 years of thought down to 250 highly readable pages. . . . A whistle-stop introduction to the great works and thinkers of each age,this is a clear and accessible primer."--Laura Garmeson, Financial Times "A uniquely enjoyable volume that succeeds in illuminating the economic ideas and forces that shape our world."-- 800-CEO-READ "A pleasurable and easy way to become familiar with important economic ideas such as comparative advantage, unemployment, aggregate demand, inflation, and income inequality."-- Foreign Affairs "In 40 short . . . easily digestible bites, Kishtainy leads readers through a history of how people have thought about and tried to understand how economic systems work."-- Choice "Those who refuse to learn from the past are doomed to repeat it. Economics can help guide policy in a sensible direction; but the misuse of economics has also left individuals, companies, and countries in ruin. To understand what economics has got right--and to avoid repeating its mistakes--read this book."--Simon Johnson, Professor at MIT Sloan and author of 13 Bankers "A deft, highly readable history of economics, full of humanity. You'll learn a lot -- I did."--Tim Harford, author of Messy and The Undercover Economist "This book is an intellectual treasure trove for anyone interested in history, big ideas, and the role that economic thinking has played in both for more than 2000 years."--Charles Wheelan, author of Naked Economics "Many people wish they knew more about economic ideas--but not enough, apparently, to endure the discomfort they imagine that reading about them would entail. Niall Kishtainy's A Little History of Economics solves their problem: its brief, charming vignettes read effortlessly, yet faithfully capture the deep insights that have so profoundly transformed how we think about our world."--Robert H. Frank, author of The Economic Naturalist "A great introduction to economics for beginners. This book is punchy and fun, and yet thorough in explaining what economists have contributed to our understanding of the world."--Robert Shiller, Nobel Laureate in Economics, "Economic theories count among the principal ideas that defined the modern world, yet the origins of the market forces that govern our lives can all too often seem distant and opaque. Enter Niall Kishtainy, who in A Little History of Economics has condensed 2000 years of thought down to 250 highly readable pages... A whistle-stop introduction to the great works and thinkers of each age,this is a clear and accessible primer."--Laura Garmeson, Financial Times "A uniquely enjoyable volume that succeeds in illuminating the economic ideas and forces that shape our world."-- 800-CEO-READ "A pleasurable and easy way to become familiar with important economic ideas such as comparative advantage, unemployment, aggregate demand, inflation, and income inequality."-- Foreign Affairs "In 40 short . . . easily digestible bites, Kishtainy leads readers through a history of how people have thought about and tried to understand how economic systems work."-- Choice 'A great introduction to economics for beginners. This book is punchy and fun, and yet thorough in explaining what economists have contributed to our understanding of the world.' - Robert Shiller, Nobel Laureate in Economics 'Those who refuse to learn from the past are doomed to repeat it. Economics can help guide policy in a sensible direction; but the misuse of economics has also left individuals, companies, and countries in ruin. To understand what economics has got right--and to avoid repeating its mistakes--read this book.' - Simon Johnson, Professor at MIT Sloan and author of 13 Bankers 'A deft, highly readable history of economics, full of humanity. You'll learn a lot -- I did.' - Tim Harford, author of Messy and The Undercover Economist 'This book is an intellectual treasure trove for anyone interested in history, big ideas, and the role that economic thinking has played in both for more than 2000 years.' - Charles Wheelan, author of Naked Economics 'Many people wish they knew more about economic ideas--but not enough, apparently, to endure the discomfort they imagine that reading about them would entail. Niall Kishtainy's A Little History of Economics solves their problem: its brief, charming vignettes read effortlessly, yet faithfully capture the deep insights that have so profoundly transformed how we think about our world.' - Robert H. Frank, author of The Economic Naturalist, "Economic theories count among the principal ideas that defined the modern world, yet the origins of the market forces that govern our lives can all too often seem distant and opaque. Enter Niall Kishtainy, who in A Little History of Economics has condensed 2000 years of thought down to 250 highly readable pages. . . . A whistle-stop introduction to the great works and thinkers of each age,this is a clear and accessible primer."--Laura Garmeson, Financial Times "A uniquely enjoyable volume that succeeds in illuminating the economic ideas and forces that shape our world."-- 800-CEO-READ "A pleasurable and easy way to become familiar with important economic ideas such as comparative advantage, unemployment, aggregate demand, inflation, and income inequality."-- Foreign Affairs "In 40 short . . . easily digestible bites, Kishtainy leads readers through a history of how people have thought about and tried to understand how economic systems work."-- Choice "A great introduction to economics for beginners. This book is punchy and fun, and yet thorough in explaining what economists have contributed to our understanding of the world."--Robert Shiller, Nobel Laureate in Economics "Those who refuse to learn from the past are doomed to repeat it. Economics can help guide policy in a sensible direction; but the misuse of economics has also left individuals, companies, and countries in ruin. To understand what economics has got right--and to avoid repeating its mistakes--read this book."--Simon Johnson, Professor at MIT Sloan and author of 13 Bankers "A deft, highly readable history of economics, full of humanity. You'll learn a lot -- I did."--Tim Harford, author of Messy and The Undercover Economist "This book is an intellectual treasure trove for anyone interested in history, big ideas, and the role that economic thinking has played in both for more than 2000 years."--Charles Wheelan, author of Naked Economics "Many people wish they knew more about economic ideas--but not enough, apparently, to endure the discomfort they imagine that reading about them would entail. Niall Kishtainy's A Little History of Economics solves their problem: its brief, charming vignettes read effortlessly, yet faithfully capture the deep insights that have so profoundly transformed how we think about our world."--Robert H. Frank, author of The Economic Naturalist
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal330.09
SynopsisA lively, inviting account of the history of economics, told through events from ancient to modern times and through the ideas of great thinkers in the field, A lively, inviting account of the history of economics, told through events from ancient to modern times and the ideas of great thinkers in the field What causes poverty? Are economic crises inevitable under capitalism? Is government intervention in an economy a helpful approach or a disastrous idea? The answers to such basic economic questions matter to everyone, yet the unfamiliar jargon and math of economics can seem daunting. This clear, accessible, and even humorous book is ideal for young readers new to economics and for all readers who seek a better understanding of the full sweep of economic history and ideas. Economic historian Niall Kishtainy organizes short, chronological chapters that center on big ideas and events. He recounts the contributions of key thinkers including Adam Smith, David Ricardo, Karl Marx, John Maynard Keynes, and others, while examining topics ranging from the invention of money and the rise of agrarianism to the Great Depression, entrepreneurship, environmental destruction, inequality, and behavioral economics. The result is a uniquely enjoyable volume that succeeds in illuminating the economic ideas and forces that shape our world., A lively, inviting account of the history of economics, told through events from ancient to modern times and through the ideas of great thinkers in the field "A whistle-stop introduction to the great works and thinkers of each age, this is a clear and accessible primer."--Laura Garmeson, Financial Times What causes poverty? Are economic crises inevitable under capitalism? Is government intervention in an economy helpful, or harmful? While the answers to such basic economic questions matter to everyone, the unfamiliar language and math of economics can seem daunting. This clear, accessible, and even humorous book is ideal for young readers new to economic concepts, and for readers of all ages who want to better understand economic history and ideas. Economic historian Niall Kishtainy organizes short chapters that center on big ideas and events. He introduces us to some of the key thinkers--Adam Smith, David Ricardo, Karl Marx, John Maynard Keynes, and others--while examining topics ranging from the invention of money to the Great Depression, entrepreneurship, and behavioral economics. The result is an enjoyable book that succeeds in illuminating the economic ideas and forces that shape our world.
LC Classification NumberHB71.E2683 2017
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