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1 online resource (xi, 243 pages) : illustrations. |
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polychrome |
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Gale virtual reference library
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Gale virtual reference library.
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Includes bibliographical references (219-230) and index. |
| Contents |
Adam Smith declares an economic revolution in 1776 -- From Smith to Marx: the rise and fall of classical economics -- Karl Marx leads a revolt against capitalism -- From Marx to Keynes: scientific economics comes of age -- John Maynard Keynes: capitalism faces its greatest challenge -- Conclusion: has Adam Smith triumphed over Marx and Keynes? |
| Summary |
Traces the turbulent lives and battle of ideas of the three most influential economists in world history: Adam Smith, representing laissez faire; Karl Marx, reflecting the radical socialist model; and John Maynard Keynes, symbolizing big government and the welfare state. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Smith, Adam, 1723-1790.
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Smith, Adam, 1723-1790. |
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Marx, Karl, 1818-1883.
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Marx, Karl, 1818-1883. |
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Keynes, John Maynard, 1883-1946.
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Keynes, John Maynard, 1883-1946. |
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Smith, Adam, 1723-1790. |
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Marx, Karl, 1818-1883. |
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Keynes, John Maynard, 1883-1946. |
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Economists -- History.
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Economists. |
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History. |
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Economics -- Philosophy.
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Economics -- Philosophy. |
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Economists -- Biography.
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Economists -- Biography. |
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Electronic books.
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Biographies.
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History.
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Electronic books.
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Biographies.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Skousen, Mark. Big three in economics. Armonk, N.Y. : M.E. Sharpe, ©2007 (DLC) 2006020466 |
| ISBN |
0765622165 (electronic book) |
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9780765622167 (electronic book) |
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1280912766 |
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9781280912764 |
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9780765616944 |
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0765616947 (cloth ; alkaline paper) |
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