The Shortest History of Economics
The Powerful Story of Economic Ideas and Forces that Shape Our World
$28.53
- Paperback
224 pages
- Release Date
20 February 2024
Summary
‘The secret of economics is that the most powerful insights come from a handful of big ideas that anyone can follow.’
This small book tells a big story. From ancient times to the modern world, The Shortest History of Economics unearths the hidden economic forces behind war, innovation and social transformation. It traces how capitalism and the market system emerged, and introduces the key ideas and people who shaped the discipline of economics.
From the emergence of a…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781760644000 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1760644005 |
| Author: | Andrew Leigh |
| Publisher: | Black Inc. |
| Imprint: | Black Inc. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 20 February 2024 |
| Weight: | 214g |
| Dimensions: | 18mm x 128mm x 196mm |
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Andrew Leigh
Andrew Leigh is a member of the Australian Parliament. He holds a PhD from Harvard University, and is a fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia. Before being elected in 2010, he was a professor of economics at the Australian National University. His books include The Shortest History of Economics, The Luck of Politics, Battlers and Billionaires and Randomistas.
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