Exemplary Economists: Introducing Economists of the 20th Century, Europe, Asia and Australasia: Vols ! and II (Elgar Monographs) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1840644052 ISBN 13: 9781840644050

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, 2000

Synopsis

A two-volume selection of autobiographical essays by economists whose work is recognised. They are based upon introductions to the Edward Elgar series, "Economists of the Twentieth Century". The essays focus upon those who have experience in Europe, Asia and Australasia and North America.

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Review

`I can only but repeat that reading these stories of life and work of these exemplary economists in their own words is a great joy. And not only that. It provides the reader with an insight into the development of our profession at the microlevel in a lively way.' -- A. Heertje, The Economic Journal `. . . a most enjoyable read.' -- Peter Groenewegen, History of Economics Review

About the Author

Edited by Roger E. Backhouse, Professor of the History and Philosophy of Economics, University of Birmingham, UK and Roger Middleton, Emeritus Professor of the History of Political Economy, University of Bristol, UK

Edition details

• Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1840644052
• ISBN 13: 9781840644050
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 960
• Editor: Backhouse Professor Roger E., Middleton Roger