| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 243 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Gale virtual reference library |
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Gale virtual reference library
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| Contents |
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? |
| Summary |
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 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (219-230) and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Smith, Adam, 1723-1790.
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Marx, Karl, 1818-1883.
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Keynes, John Maynard, 1883-1946.
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| SUBJECT |
Keynes, John Maynard, 1883-1946 fast |
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Marx, Karl, 1818-1883 fast |
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Smith, Adam, 1723-1790 fast |
| Subject |
Economists -- History
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Economics -- Philosophy
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Economists -- Biography
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Economics -- Philosophy
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Economists
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic book
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collective biographies.
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Biographies
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History
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Biographies.
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Biographies.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
0765622165 |
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9780765622167 |
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1280912766 |
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9781280912764 |
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9786610912766 |
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6610912769 |
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1315700220 |
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9781315700229 |
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1317458214 |
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9781317458210 |
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1782680063 |
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9781782680062 |
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