Buchholz, Todd G

"An entertaining and accessible introduction to great economic thinkers throughout history, now in its fourth edition, with updates and commentary on the 2020 'great cessation,' Trump and Obama economic policies, the dominance of Amazon, and many other timely topics"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the theories of famous economists throughout history, reinterpreting the ideas of Adam Smith, Karl Marx, Maynard Keynes, and others in light of contemporary economic conditions.

A precise and accessible explanation of economic ideas, actions, and consequences.

Provides an introduction to the key ideas of economics through the study of the great economists who shaped the discipline, and applies the theories of those men to contemporary economic issues.