The 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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Population Growth and Aggregate Demand Born: 1766. Surrey. England
Importance: Socio- economist best known for his theory on poverty and
population growth Died: 1843, Hertford, England Thomas Malthus Thomas
Malthus is best known ...
Growth Theory Growth is the increase of real per capita output, or total production
of goods and services relative to the size of the population. But economic growth
is not purely quantitative; it is also qualitative. Growth does not simply result in ...
An important distinction in most growth theories is that between exogenous and
endogenous growth. Exogenous refers to factors originating outside the
economic system, while endogenous refers to market forces of some kind. The
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Great read for perhaps a highschooler or college student interested in the field of economics. Gives a quick snapshot of many economists including their backgrounds and specialties within the field ... Read full review
Introduction by Professor James Rollo
Joan Robinson 74 Joseph E Stiglitz
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