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The definitive guide to the history of economic thought, fully revised twenty years after first publication

Roger Backhouse's definitive guide takes the story of economic thinking from the ancient world to the present day, with a brand-new chapter on the twenty-first century and updates throughout to reflect the latest scholarship.

Covering topics including globalisation, inequality, financial crises and the environment, Backhouse brings his breadth of expertise and a contemporary lens to this original and insightful exploration of economics, revealing how we got to where we are today.

The Penguin History of Economics: New and Revised

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      Publisher Penguin Random House Group
      Imprint Penguin
      Published 2 November 2023
      ISBN-13 9781802063011
      978-1802063011
      ISBN-10 1802063013
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      Business, Finance & Law Economic history Economic theory and philosophy

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The definitive guide to the history of economic thought, fully revised twenty years after first publication

      Roger Backhouse's definitive guide takes the story of economic thinking from the ancient world to the present day, with a brand-new chapter on the twenty-first century and updates throughout to reflect the latest scholarship.

      Covering topics including globalisation, inequality, financial crises and the environment, Backhouse brings his breadth of expertise and a contemporary lens to this original and insightful exploration of economics, revealing how we got to where we are today.

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