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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... effect , Patinkin argued that the increase in the value of cash directly stimulates consumption and investment by consumers and investors who feel richer due to the increased value of their holdings , setting off a process that pushes ...
... effect , Patinkin argued that the increase in the value of cash directly stimulates consumption and investment by consumers and investors who feel richer due to the increased value of their holdings , setting off a process that pushes ...
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Mathew Forstater. oneself from the crowd , exhibiting the ' snob effect ' . Interestingly , the snob effect does not always mean driving the fanciest car or wearing designer jeans . It can also mean driving the most beat - up looking ...
Mathew Forstater. oneself from the crowd , exhibiting the ' snob effect ' . Interestingly , the snob effect does not always mean driving the fanciest car or wearing designer jeans . It can also mean driving the most beat - up looking ...
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... effect . This is made more difficult because the effects of pollution may become evident only several years after the initial act of pollution took place . The fact that the pollution process is cumulative also complicates matters ...
... effect . This is made more difficult because the effects of pollution may become evident only several years after the initial act of pollution took place . The fact that the pollution process is cumulative also complicates matters ...
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Introduction by Professor James Rollo | 6 |
Ibn Khaldun 12 Thomas Mun | 14 |
John Locke 16 ECONOMICS AND | 20 |
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