02448oam 2200529 450 991080689040332120240131151636.01-317-45820-61-315-70022-01-317-45821-41-78268-006-31-280-91276-697866109127660-7656-2216-510.4324/9781315700229 (OCoLC)456109970(MiFhGG)GVRL1XIX(EXLCZ)99100000000034843520060620d2007 uy 0engurun|---uuuuatxtccrThe big three in economics Adam Smith, Karl Marx, and John Maynard Keynes /Mark SkousenArmonk, N.Y. :M.E. Sharpe,2007.1 online resource (xi, 243 pages) illustrationsGale eBooksFirst published 2007 by M.E. Sharpe.0-7656-1694-7 Includes bibliographical references (219-230) and index.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?.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 creatorEconomistsHistoryEconomicsPhilosophyEconomistsBiographyEconomistsHistory.EconomicsPhilosophy.Economists330.15092/2Skousen Mark.324121MiFhGGMiFhGGBOOK9910806890403321The big three in economics3963250UNINA