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A Little History of Economics

By: Niall Kishtainy
Narrated by: Steven Crossley
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A lively, inviting account of the history of economics, told through events from ancient to modern times and the ideas of great thinkers in the field.

What causes poverty? Are economic crises inevitable under capitalism? Is government intervention in an economy a helpful approach or a disastrous idea? The answers to such basic economic questions matter to everyone, yet the unfamiliar jargon and math of economics can seem daunting. This clear, accessible, and even humorous book is ideal for young listeners new to economics and to all listeners who seek a better understanding of the full sweep of economic history and ideas.

Economic historian Niall Kishtainy organizes short, chronological chapters that center on big ideas and events. He recounts the contributions of key thinkers including Adam Smith, Ricardo, Marx, Keynes, and others, while examining topics ranging from the invention of money and the rise of agrarianism to the Great Depression, entrepreneurship, environmental destruction, inequality, and behavioral economics. The result is a uniquely enjoyable volume that succeeds in illuminating the economic ideas and forces that shape our world.

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A wonderfully clear history of economics. Apparently completely impartial with others' hobby horses described but none ridden by the author.

A wonderfully clear history of economics

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this book gave me a nice of all the major features in the landscape of economics, and how it has evolved over time.

deep but accessible overview of all of economics

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There is much more to Economics than you think.
Neither Capitalism nor Communism is the answer.
We need a third solution. It could be Socialism.
No country ever have tried that one.




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Great Narrator for such a audio book, Great concepts and introduction to Economists but I sensed some bias of the Writer in later chapters with what I thought was a stretch in calling it economics otherwise Great book.

Great Introduction to economics

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great introduction for those thinking about studying economics. On a cost / benefit analysis it would definitely make sense to listen to this before shelling out on tuition fees!

really good overview

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