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

• Autore: Skousen Mark
• Pubblicazione: Armonk, N.Y. : , : M.E. Sharpe, , 2007
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (xi, 243 pages) : illustrations
• Disciplina: 330.15092/2
• Soggetto topico: Economists - History; Economics - Philosophy; Economists
• 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
• Titolo autorizzato: The big three in economics
• 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
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910806890403321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II