Essays on Economics and Economists

Reflections on two centuries of economic history from a Nobel Prize winner in the field: "An accessible collection by a renowned economist."—Library Journal

How do economists decide what questions to address and how to choose their theories? How do they tackle the problems of the economic system and give advice on public policy? With these broad questions, Nobel laureate R. H. Coase, widely recognized for his seminal work on transaction costs, reflects on some of the most fundamental co...