EconomicsThe Little Book of Big Ideas: Economics contains the profiles and theories of 50 of the world's most eminent economists. From mercantilists through Keynesians to modern economic thought, this book gets behind 50 of the greatest minds and 10 core theories. Covering Hume, Smith and Marx, succinct biographies provide an insight into economists' personalities and reveal the outstanding contribution that each has made to this pervasive discipline. Essential concepts and themes have been expertly selected and complex issues are explained in their social, political and cultural context. |
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... behaviour was described by the theory of choice , where consumer preferences were guided by the principles of utility maximisation , including the law of diminishing marginal utility ( the idea that we receive less additional utility ...
... behaviour was described by the theory of choice , where consumer preferences were guided by the principles of utility maximisation , including the law of diminishing marginal utility ( the idea that we receive less additional utility ...
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... behaviour , including their economic behaviour . Economic action cannot be understood solely from fixed assumptions about human 96 97.
... behaviour , including their economic behaviour . Economic action cannot be understood solely from fixed assumptions about human 96 97.
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... behaviour . Conspicuous displays of consumption and leisure were a means to demonstrate one's monetary superiority . Within such a social context , an ongoing demonstration of personal wealth was the key to social esteem and emulation ...
... behaviour . Conspicuous displays of consumption and leisure were a means to demonstrate one's monetary superiority . Within such a social context , an ongoing demonstration of personal wealth was the key to social esteem and emulation ...
Contents
Introduction by Professor James Rollo | 6 |
Ibn Khaldun 12 Thomas Mun | 14 |
John Locke 16 ECONOMICS AND | 20 |
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