Diverse group of people engrossed in the world of books across different settings
The compilation of biographies within this selection illuminates the path traversed by leading minds in the field of economics, from the foundational figures of classical and neoclassical thought to the innovators shaping modern economic policies. Students will encounter the pivotal theories and personal stories of economists who have profoundly impacted the study and application of economic principles.
Exploring these biographies offers not just a historical lens, but also a deeper comprehension of how economic theories evolve and influence global policies and societies. Each biography provides a narrative that melds personal achievements with professional insights, enabling students to appreciate the nuanced interplay between an economist’s life and their contributions to the field.
By delving into the lives and legacies of figures like Marx, Keynes, and Stiglitz, learners gain a multifaceted understanding of economics that bridges past innovations and current challenges. These stories are essential for anyone aspiring to grasp the complex nature of economic thought and its real-world implications.
Biographies of economists who laid the foundational theories in economics.
The Worldly Philosophers by Robert L. Heilbroner
Keynes: The Return of the Master by Robert Skidelsky
Ricardo's Law: House Prices and the Great Tax Clawback Scam' by Fred Harrison
Marx's Das Kapital: A Biography by Francis Wheen
Joseph Schumpeter: Prophet of Innovation by Thomas K. McCraw
Biographies focusing on economists who have shaped contemporary economic policies and theories.
The Courage to Act: A Memoir of a Crisis and its Aftermath by Ben S. Bernanke
The Price of Inequality by Joseph Stiglitz
Fault Lines by Raghuram G. Rajan
Capital in the Twenty-First Century by Thomas Piketty
Poor Economics: A Radical Rethinking of the Way to Fight Global Poverty by Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo
Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness by Richard H. Thaler