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The Worldly Philosophers

The Worldly Philosophers

the lives, times, and ideas of the great economic thinkers
Narrative non-fictionBiography & MemoirBusiness & Economics
Pages
368
Published
1953
Language
English

Synopsis

Explore the minds of the great economic thinkers who shaped our understanding of capitalism. Robert L. Heilbroner introduces figures like Adam Smith and Karl Marx, revealing their shared quest to explain how our economic systems function. This classic work offers a clear view into economic history and helps make sense of today's world.

Prose complexity
7/10

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InformativeThought-ProvokingIntellectualReflective

Genres

Biography & Memoir Business & Economics History Philosophy & Religion Biography Economics

About the author

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Robert L. Heilbroner

Robert L. Heilbroner was a writer who made economics accessible to everyone. His most famous book, The Worldly Philosophers, is a wonderful introduction to the history of economic thought. If you're curious about how we think about money and markets, his work is a great place to start.