The Economist In The Twentieth Century (1954)

The Economist in the Twentieth Century is a book written by Lionel Robbins and published in 1954. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of the field of economics in the twentieth century, focusing on the major economic theories and ideas that emerged during this period. Robbins, a prominent economist and academic, draws on his deep knowledge of the subject to provide a detailed analysis of the key figures and movements that shaped the discipline.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different period in the history of economics. Robbins begins by discussing the early years of the century, when the field was dominated by the classical economists such as Adam Smith and David Ricardo. He then moves on to the development of neoclassical economics, which emerged in the late nineteenth century and became the dominant school of thought in the early twentieth century.Robbins also covers the rise of Keynesian economics, which emerged in the 1930s in response to the Great Depression. He provides a detailed analysis of the ideas of John Maynard Keynes, whose work had a profound impact on economic policy and theory in the mid-twentieth century.Throughout the book, Robbins provides insightful analysis of the major debates and controversies that have shaped the field of economics over the past century. He also explores the relationship between economics and other disciplines, such as sociology and political science.Overall, The Economist in the Twentieth Century is a seminal work that provides a comprehensive overview of the development of economics in the modern era. It is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of economic thought and the evolution of economic theory in the twentieth century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.