The big three in economics : Adam Smith, Karl Marx, and John Maynard Keynes / Mark Skousen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Skousen, Mark, author.

Series:

Gale eBooks

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Smith, Adam, 1723-1790.

Smith, Adam.

Marx, Karl, 1818-1883.

Marx, Karl.

Keynes, John Maynard, 1883-1946.

Keynes, John Maynard.

Economists--History.

Economists.

Economics--Philosophy.

Economics.

Economists--Biography.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xi, 243 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Armonk, N.Y. : M.E. Sharpe, 2007.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

History comes alive in this fascinating story of opposing views that continue to play a fundamental role in today's politics and economics. ""The Big Three in Economics"" traces the turbulent lives and battle of ideas of the three most influential economists in world history: Adam Smith, representing laissez faire; Karl Marx, reflecting the radical socialist model; and John Maynard Keynes, symbolizing big government and the welfare state. Each view has had a significant influence on shaping the modern world, and the book traces the development of each philosophy through the eyes of its creator

Contents:

Adam Smith declares an economic revolution in 1776

From Smith to Marx: the rise and fall of classical economics

Karl Marx leads a revolt against capitalism

From Marx to Keynes: scientific economics comes of age

John Maynard Keynes: capitalism faces its greatest challenge

Conclusion: has Adam Smith triumphed over Marx and Keynes?.

Notes:

First published 2007 by M.E. Sharpe.

Includes bibliographical references (219-230) and index.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9786610912766

9781317458203

1317458206

9781315700229

1315700220

9781317458210

1317458214

9781782680062

1782680063

9781280912764

1280912766

9780765622167

0765622165

OCLC:

456109970