Economics: 50 in 500 words explores the most crucial economic concepts by way of 50 remarkable individuals whose ideas have reshaped human history, including thinkers such asLocke, Marshall, Marx and Keynes.
From the pre-classical economics of the ancient world to the development economics of the modern age, the book is presented chronologically so that readers gain a distinct sense of the historical development of economics. With five features on everything from Growth Theory to Consumer Behaviour, Economics: 50 in 500provides a beautifully concise overview of complex issues and the great personalities that have shaped the path of world economic history.