The big three in economics : Adam Smith, Karl Marx, and John Maynard Keynes /

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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.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Skousen, Mark
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Armonk, N.Y. : M.E. Sharpe, ©2007.
Series:Gale virtual reference library.
Subjects:
Smith, Adam, > 1723-1790.
Marx, Karl, > 1818-1883.
Keynes, John Maynard, > 1883-1946.
Keynes, John Maynard, > 1883-1946
Marx, Karl, > 1818-1883
Smith, Adam, > 1723-1790
Economists > History.
Economics > Philosophy.
Economists > Biography.
Économistes > Histoire.
Économie politique > Philosophie.
Économistes > Biographies.
Economists.
Electronic book.
collective biographies.
Biographies.
History.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of 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?

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