The Economics Book: From Xenophon to Cryptocurrency, 250 Milestones in the History of Economics (Union Square & Co. Milestones)
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This beautiful, authoritative volume in the popular Milestones series looks at the vital intersection among business, finance, and money.
From the philosophical dialogues of Ancient Greece and the moral contemplations of Medieval Europe to deregulation and cryptocurrency, The Economics Book presents 250 milestones in the science of the production, sale, and purchase of goods and services. These concise, engaging, informative essays examine the full gamut of subjects, revealing both the entertaining stories and the world-changing developments in the field. They shed thoughtful light on the field’s significant subdisciplines, including: mercantilism, the Enlightenment, communism, econometrics, Keynesianism, macroeconomics, game theory, cliometrics, market design theory, and the Keynesian Resurgence that emerged in the wake of the Great Recession. This vibrant, colorfully illustrated collection will captivate you with a bird’s-eye view of the development of the world’s markets, what has shaped and affected them, and what drives them today.
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Editor's Take
Amazon reviewer snippets and Goodreads both suggest this book is well liked as a readable, reference-style overview of economic ideas across history. Goodreads reviewers describe it as a great reference, relaxing and easy to pick up, while one reviewer felt it was better for quick lookup than continuous reading.
Other web mentions frame it as a visually appealing, general-audience history of economics with 250 short entries, and an Amazon best-sellers listing shows strong customer interest with a 4.6-star average from 36 ratings. A university review source and broader commentary also present it as a concise survey of major milestones rather than a technical textbook.
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| Publisher | Union Square & Co. |
| Publication date | November 5, 2019 |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 528 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 145493008X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1454930082 |
| Item Weight | 3.1 pounds |
| Dimensions | 7.72 x 1.46 x 8.66 inches |
| Part of series | Union Square & Co. Milestones |
| Best Sellers Rank | #668,246 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #571 in International Economics (Books) #1,269 in Economic History (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (45) |
