A little history of economics
What causes poverty? Are economic crises inevitable under capitalism? Is government intervention in the economy a blessing or a curse? We all care about questions like these — and yet the unfamiliar language of economics intimidates most people. A Little History of Economics helps us understand, in an accessible and engaging way, the evolution of economic history and economic thought from antiquity to the present day. "A sharp and wonderfully readable history of economics, full of humanity. You'll learn a lot. I did." — Tim Harford, author of The Undercover Economist "This book is an intellectual treasure for anyone interested in the history and big ideas of economic thought, and the role it has played over more than 2,000 years." — Charles Wheelan, author of Naked Economics "Many people would like to know more about economic ideas, but not so much that they're willing to endure the pain they imagine such reading would involve. Niall Kishtainy's A Little History of Economics solves their problem. It's short, filled with lovely vignettes, a pleasure to read — yet it faithfully delivers the profound ideas that have deeply transformed the way we think about the world." — Robert H. Frank, author of The Economic Naturalist
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A little history of economics
What causes poverty? Are economic crises inevitable under capitalism? Is government intervention in the economy a blessing or a curse? We all care about questions like these — and yet the unfamiliar language of economics intimidates most people. A Little History of Economics helps us understand, in an accessible and engaging way, the evolution of economic history and economic thought from antiquity to the present day. "A sharp and wonderfully readable history of economics, full of humanity. You'll learn a lot. I did." — Tim Harford, author of The Undercover Economist "This book is an intellectual treasure for anyone interested in the history and big ideas of economic thought, and the role it has played over more than 2,000 years." — Charles Wheelan, author of Naked Economics "Many people would like to know more about economic ideas, but not so much that they're willing to endure the pain they imagine such reading would involve. Niall Kishtainy's A Little History of Economics solves their problem. It's short, filled with lovely vignettes, a pleasure to read — yet it faithfully delivers the profound ideas that have deeply transformed the way we think about the world." — Robert H. Frank, author of The Economic Naturalist
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A little history of economics

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What causes poverty? Are economic crises inevitable under capitalism? Is government intervention in the economy a blessing or a curse? We all care about questions like these — and yet the unfamiliar language of economics intimidates most people. A Little History of Economics helps us understand, in an accessible and engaging way, the evolution of economic history and economic thought from antiquity to the present day. "A sharp and wonderfully readable history of economics, full of humanity. You'll learn a lot. I did." — Tim Harford, author of The Undercover Economist "This book is an intellectual treasure for anyone interested in the history and big ideas of economic thought, and the role it has played over more than 2,000 years." — Charles Wheelan, author of Naked Economics "Many people would like to know more about economic ideas, but not so much that they're willing to endure the pain they imagine such reading would involve. Niall Kishtainy's A Little History of Economics solves their problem. It's short, filled with lovely vignettes, a pleasure to read — yet it faithfully delivers the profound ideas that have deeply transformed the way we think about the world." — Robert H. Frank, author of The Economic Naturalist

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9789601691107
Publisher: S. Patakis
Publication date: 07/18/2025
Sold by: Bookwire
Format: eBook
Pages: 400
File size: 6 MB
Language: Greek, Modern (1453- )

About the Author

Ο Niall Kishtainy είναι επισκέπτης καθηγητής οικονομικής ιστορίας στο London School of Economics. Έχει διατελέσει σύμβουλος οικονομικής πολιτικής της βρετανικής κυβέρνησης και της Οικονομικής Επιτροπής των Ηνωμένων Εθνών για την Αφρική. Είναι συγγραφέας του έργου Economics in Minutes και συν-συγγραφέας του The Economics Book
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