Economics in Perspective: A Critical History - Softcover

Galbraith, John Kenneth

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0691171645 ISBN 13: 9780691171647

Publisher: Princeton University Press, 2017

Synopsis

In Economics in Perspective, renowned economist John Kenneth Galbraith presents a compelling and accessible history of economic ideas, from Aristotle through the twentieth century. Examining theories of the past that have a continuing modern resonance, he shows that economics is not a timeless, objective science, but is continually evolving as it is shaped by specific times and places. From Adam Smith's theories during the Industrial Revolution to those of John Maynard Keynes after the Great Depression, Galbraith demonstrates that if economic ideas are to remain relevant, they must continually adapt to the world they inhabit. A lively examination of economic thought in historical context, Economics in Perspective shows how the field has evolved across the centuries.

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From the Back Cover:

"Economics in Perspectiveis a finely crafted, witty, and widely accessible tour of economic thought from Aristotle to the modern day."--Richard Parker, Harvard Kennedy School

About the Author:

John Kenneth Galbraith (1908–2006) was one of the most influential economists of the twentieth century. He was professor of economics at Harvard University and served as U.S. ambassador to India during the Kennedy administration. He wrote more than fifty books, including American Capitalism, The Affluent Society, and The New Industrial State (Princeton).

About this edition

• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0691171645
• ISBN 13: 9780691171647
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 384