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A Little History of Economics
Niall Kishtainy
A whistle-stop tour of the major questions posed by economists through the centuries, from Aristotle to Thomas Piketty
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A Little History of Economics (2017) is a whistle-stop tour of the major questions posed by economists through the centuries, from Aristotle to Thomas Piketty. It examines questions of inequality, selfishness, and the role government should play in economies.
About the author
Niall Kishtainy is a professor at the London School of Economics and the University of Warwick. He believes a study of the history of economics can explain a lot about our modern times, and help us move forward in a better way.
Who might enjoy this content?
- The econo-curious
- Those looking for a bird’s eye view of economics
- Students of broad-scope history
