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.
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.
Chapter 1 Adam Smith Declares an Economic Revolution in 1776; Chapter 2 From Smith to Marx; Chapter 3 Karl Marx Leads a Revolt Against Capitalism; Chapter 4 From Marx to Keynes; Chapter 5 John Maynard Keynes; Chapter 6 A Turning Point in Twentieth-Century Economics; Chapter 7 Conclusion;