Fifty Major Economists

Provides a comprehensive guide to the influential individuals in the field of economics. Covering a range of thinkers across several centuries, this second edition includes an introduction discussing the importance of the history of economics, and highlights the main schools of thought. It is useful for students of economics at all levels.

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Building upon the huge success of the previous edition, this updated text provides a clear, comprehensive guide to the most influential individuals in the field of economics.


Covering a wide range of thinkers across several centuries, features of this second edition include:




a significantly revised and expanded introduction discussing the importance of the history of economics, and highlighting the main schools of thought
updated bibliographies and referencing that take account of the wealth of secondary literature available
new entries on today’s pioneering economists, such as Joseph Stiglitz
revised entries on contemporary economists in order to include recent developments and research.


Containing brief biographical information on each featured economist, as well as references to their major works, guides to further reading and a glossary of terms, Fifty Major Economists is undoubtedly an important and accessible resource for students of economics at all levels.