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Record Nr.

UNINA9910784475103321

Autore

Skousen Mark

Titolo

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

Pubbl/distr/stampa

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

ISBN

1-317-45820-6

1-315-70022-0

1-317-45821-4

1-78268-006-3

1-280-91276-6

9786610912766

0-7656-2216-5

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xi, 243 pages) : illustrations

Collana

Gale eBooks

Disciplina

330.15092/2

Soggetti

Economists - History

Economics - Philosophy

Economists

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

First published 2007 by M.E. Sharpe.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (219-230) and index.

Nota di contenuto

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?.

Sommario/riassunto

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