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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... intended to address not only the aggregate imbalances , but also the sectoral issues involved in the business cycle . ! Social Costs Karl Wilhelm ( William ) Kapp European institutional Historical and Institutional Economics.
... intended to address not only the aggregate imbalances , but also the sectoral issues involved in the business cycle . ! Social Costs Karl Wilhelm ( William ) Kapp European institutional Historical and Institutional Economics.
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... socio - ecological effects due to its cost - minimising nature . Born : 1910 , Konigsberg . Germany Importance : Identified the importance of recognising the social costs of economic activity Died : 1976 , Dubrovnik , Croatia ...
... socio - ecological effects due to its cost - minimising nature . Born : 1910 , Konigsberg . Germany Importance : Identified the importance of recognising the social costs of economic activity Died : 1976 , Dubrovnik , Croatia ...
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... social costs into the current trends of economic analysis lies also with determination of their market value . The qualitative nature of social costs questions the applicability of monetary cost accounting . How do we determine market ...
... social costs into the current trends of economic analysis lies also with determination of their market value . The qualitative nature of social costs questions the applicability of monetary cost accounting . How do we determine market ...
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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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