Economics Evolving: A History of Economic Thought

Economics Evolving: A History of Economic Thought
ISBN-10
0691148422
ISBN-13
9780691148427
Category
Business & Economics
Pages
489
Language
English
Published
2011-01-17
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Author
Agnar Sandmo

Description

This book describes the history of economic thought, focusing on the development of economic theory from Adam Smith's 'Wealth of Nations' to the late twentieth century. The text concentrates on the most important figures in the history of the economics. The book examines how important economists have reflected on the sometimes conflicting goals of efficient resource use and socially acceptable income distribution.--[book cover].

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