With its roots in history and eyes on the future, this book traces the development of our economic society from the Middle Ages to the present, offering a balanced perspective of why our economy is the way it is and where it may be headed. It explores the catalytic role past economic trends and dynamics—particularly capitalism—have played in creating the present challenges we face, and offers suggestions on how we may deal with them most effectively in the future. Chapter topics include the economic problem, the premarket economy, the emergence of market society, the industrial revolution, the great depression, the rise of the public sector, modern capitalism emerges in Europe, the golden age of capitalism, the rise and fall of socialism, the globalization of economic life, and why some nations remain poor. For individuals interested in the economic history of the U.S.

The Making of Economic Society (11th Edition)

Robert L. Heilbroner

History

PRENTICE/HALL

Latest edition of a classic textbook first published in 1968. For undergraduate students. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

The economic problem

Business & Money

Economics

With its roots in history and eyes on the future, this book traces the development of our economic society from the Middle Ages to the present, offering a balanced perspective of why our economy is the way it is and where it may be headed. It explores the catalytic role past economic trends and dynamics-particularly capitalism-have played in creating the present challenges we face, and offers suggestions on how we may deal with them most effectively in the future.

The Making of the Economic Society

Pearson Educacion

Addressing the most critical economic challenges of the closing decades of this century, the authors explore the causes and effects of inflation, recession, big government, the weakening dollar, and the energy crisis

Five Economic Challenges

Lester Thurow

Prentice Hall Direct

For thirty-five years "The Making of Economic Society" has taught us how to fit the times in which we have been living into the drama of its title. No easy assurances or baleful prophecies emerge from this classic text. What the reader gains is an understanding of the possibilities, good and bad, for the making of economic society in the years ahead.

The making of economic society

With its roots in history and eyes on the future, this book traces the development of our economic society from the Middle Ages to the present, offering a balanced perspective of why our economy is the way it is and where it may be headed. It explores the catalytic role past economic trends and dynamics–particularly capitalism–have played in creating the present challenges we face, and offers suggestions on how we may deal with them most effectively in the future.   Chapter topics include the economic problem, the premarket economy, the emergence of market society, the industrial revolution, the great depression, the rise of the public sector, modern capitalism emerges in Europe, the golden age of capitalism, the rise and fall of socialism, the globalization of economic life, and why some nations remain poor.   For individuals interested in the economic history of the U.S.

Making of Economic Society

Hubbard &amp; O'Brien motivate the study of economics through real business examples. The updated edition offers insights into the exciting economic topics that are in the news and affecting all of us today-like the election, the housing market, the impact of the current oil situation, current challenges to airlines, debates over trade policy, and consequences of the "amazing shrinking dollar." The book motivates users by demonstrating how real business uses economics to make real decisions on a daily basis. Covers the different Market Structures in an intuitive fashion so that readers of all backgrounds and fields can grasp the importance and flow of these concepts. Chapter opening cases, examples and figures motivate the economic principles covered, while Solved Problems provide models of how to solve an economic problem - keeping readers focused on the main ideas of each chapter, and preventing them from getting bogged down due to a lack of basic math or "word problem" skills. In-depth coverage of economics with particular focus on Perfect Competition, Monopolistic Competition, Oligopoly and extensive coverage of game theory, Monopoly Economic Efficiency, Government Price Setting, and Taxes, Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply Analysis. MARKET: For anyone in business who wants to benefit from understanding the economic forces behind their work.

Economics Second Edition

THE MOST UNDERSTANDABLE GRAPHS,TABLES AND CHARTS ON UNDERSTANDING MACROECONOMICS

Understanding macroeconomics

This introduction to macroeconomics emphasizes the dynamics of growth.

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The Making of Economic Society (11th Edition)

The economic problem

The Making of the Economic Society

Five Economic Challenges

The making of economic society

Making of Economic Society

Economics Second Edition

Understanding macroeconomics

Understanding macroeconomics

Understanding macroeconomics