New Ideas from Dead Economists, Todd G. Buchholz
New Ideas from Dead Economists, Todd G. Buchholz
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New Ideas from Dead Economists
The Introduction to Modern Economic Thought, 4th Edition

Author: Todd G. Buchholz

Narrator: Todd G. Buchholz

Unabridged: 18 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 01/26/2021

Synopsis

The classic introduction to economic thought, now updated in time for the publication of New Ideas from Dead CEOs

This entertaining and accessible introduction to the great economic thinkers throughout history? Adam Smith, John Stuart Mill, Karl Marx, John Maynard Keynes, and more?shows how their ideas still apply to our modern world. In this revised edition, renowned economist Todd Buchholz offers an insightful and informed perspective on key economic issues in the new millennium: increasing demand for energy, the rise of China, international trade, aging populations, health care, and the effects of global warming. New Ideas from Dead Economists is a fascinating guide to understanding both the evolution of economic theory and our complex contemporary economy.

About The Author

Todd G. Buchholz is an internationally acclaimed economist who advises ABC News, as well as some of the world's leading investment funds. He has served as a director of economic policy at the White House and is a contribuiting editor for Worth magazine. Buchholz holds advanced degrees from Cambridge University and Harvard Law School and was awarded the Allyn Young Teaching Prize by Harvard University's Department of Economics.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Juan-Pablo on September 28, 2012

A comprehensive but ideologically biased economics history There are a couple of points that are good to know before you pick up this short economics history. First, the title is misleading, it is not “new ideas”, but just “ideas” form dead economists. Second, it is not only theories (ideas), but als......more

Goodreads review by Jyontika on February 17, 2020

i actually only read 228 pages of this book but i’m still marking it as read for compensation of the pain that econ symposiums brought me......more

Goodreads review by سارة on November 13, 2014

هذا الكتاب هو عبارة عن النسخة المعاصرة من كتب تاريخ الأفكار الاقتصادية والتي اعتدنا دراستها عند دراستنا للاقتصاد لقد بدأ بلمحة بسيطة عن المركانتيليين وبعدها بدأ بدراسة أفكار آدم سميث "أب الاقتصاد الحديث" والأب الفكري لليبرالية الاقتصادية، وتابع دراسته مروراً بريكاردو، ماركس، جون ستيوارت مل، مارشال، ك......more

Goodreads review by Adrian on January 26, 2019

A good introduction to economics from a conservative point of view (of which I consider myself far from). It floored me that this book is genuinely funny. So take note writers- If this book can be funny, anything can have humour dispersed. Ultimately the author achieved his aim of detailing the impo......more

Quotes

"If you read only one economics book this year, read this one.”—Larry Summers, Secretary of the Treasury for President Clinton, Director of the National Economic Council for President Obama
 
“Outstanding… fun to read.”—The Wall Street Journal
 
“This wide-ranging survey of economic thought combines a witty and clear exposition with a high degree of accuracy.”—Milton Friedman
 
“Precious few books… on any academic subject succeed at being witty and amusing. This is one of them. Bravo!”—William F. Buckley, Jr.

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