{"product_id":"a-little-history-of-economics-9780300283242","title":"A Little History of Economics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn accessible account of the history of economics through the ideas of great thinkers\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A whistle-stop introduction to the great works and thinkers of each age, this is a clear and accessible primer.\"—Laura Garmeson, \u003cem\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEconomics explains the world. For example, the fact that you're holding this book in your hands puts you in a special position. To many people around the globe, spending money on a book and being able to read it would seem as likely as a trip to the moon. But why can some countries afford the buildings, books and teachers they need to educate their children – and others can't? The word 'economics' might sound a bit dry, but it's really about getting to the bottom of questions like these. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a lively, bestselling account of the history of economics, told through events from ancient to modern times and through the ideas of great thinkers in the field. From Adam Smith to Karl Marx and the invention of money to the Great Depression, this \u003cem\u003eLittle History \u003c\/em\u003eilluminates the economic forces that shape our world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLittle Histories \u003c\/em\u003e– Inspiring Guides for Curious Minds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN13: 9780300283242\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Pages: 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Yale University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication City, Country: United States\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (cm): 19.7(H)x12.7(L)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight (gm): \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cb\u003eNiall Kishtainy\u003c\/b\u003e, former economic policy advisor to the UK government and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, is guest teacher, department of economic history, London School of Economics, and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Economics Book\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eEconomics in Minutes.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\"Economic theories count among the principal ideas that defined the modern world, yet the origins of the market forces that govern our lives can all too often seem distant and opaque. Enter Niall Kishtainy, who in \u003ci\u003eA Little History of Economics\u003c\/i\u003e has condensed 2000 years of thought down to 250 highly readable pages. . . . A whistle-stop introduction to the great works and thinkers of each age, this is a clear and accessible primer.\"—Laura Garmeson, \u003ci\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cp\u003e \"It may leave some people cold, but economic history doesn’t need to be dull. This book aptly demonstrates why: it takes in big historical events, from the invention of money to the Great Depression, mixes in world-famous figures, and produces a sprightly, fast-paced account that’s not afraid to tackle the big questions.\"—\u003ci\u003eHistory Revealed\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Attracts the reader’s attention from the very beginning. Niall Kishtainy writes with accessible language, dealing with his subject with great simplicity, with daily examples that make reading even more enjoyable. The reader cannot be bored.”—Maurizio Lanfranchi, \u003ci\u003eJournal of Environmental Studies\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “A great introduction to economics for beginners. This book is punchy and fun, and yet thorough in explaining what economists have contributed to our understanding of the world.”—Robert Shiller, Nobel Laureate in Economics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Those who refuse to learn from the past are doomed to repeat it. Economics can help guide policy in a sensible direction; but the misuse of economics has also left individuals, companies, and countries in ruin. To understand what economics has got right—and to avoid repeating its mistakes—read this book.\"—Simon Johnson, Professor at MIT Sloan and author of \u003ci\u003e13 Bankers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"A deft, highly readable history of economics, full of humanity. You'll learn a lot — I did.\"—Tim Harford, author of \u003ci\u003eMessy\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Undercover Economist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"This book is an intellectual treasure trove for anyone interested in history, big ideas, and the role that economic thinking has played in both for more than 2000 years.\"—Charles Wheelan, author of \u003ci\u003eNaked Economics\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Many people wish they knew more about economic ideas—but not enough, apparently, to endure the discomfort they imagine that reading about them would entail. Niall Kishtainy’s \u003ci\u003eA Little History of Economics\u003c\/i\u003e solves their problem: its brief, charming vignettes read effortlessly, yet faithfully capture the deep insights that have so profoundly transformed how we think about our world.\"—Robert H. 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