New ideas from dead economists

This classic introduction to economic thought explores the ideas of great economic thinkers like Adam Smith, John Stuart Mill, Karl Marx, and John Maynard Keynes, demonstrating their continued relevance today. Renowned economist Todd Buchholz updates this revised edition with insights on key economic issues of the new millennium, including energy demand, China's rise, international trade, aging populations, healthcare, and global warming. It serves as a guide to understanding both the evolution of economic theory and our complex contemporary economy.