The Worldly Philosophers - Robert L. Heilbroner

The Worldly Philosophers by Robert L. Heilbroner

The Worldly Philosophers by Robert L. Heilbroner is one of the most influential introductions to economic thought ever written. In this classic work, Robert Heilbroner brings to life the great economic thinkers—from Adam Smith and David Ricardo to Karl Marx, John Maynard Keynes, and Joseph Schumpeter—showing how their ideas shaped modern capitalism and continue to influence our world. With exceptional clarity, Heilbroner explains not only what these economists believed, but why they believed it, and how their theories emerged from the historical challenges of their time. Buy in Kenya with Fast Delivery. 

What you’ll learn 

• How the major economic thinkers from Smith to Marx to Keynes shaped modern capitalism

• The historical forces that gave rise to different economic theories

• Why economists have always been driven to explain the logic and contradictions of capitalism

• How past ideas illuminate today’s economic challenges

• Heilbroner’s perspective on the purpose and limits of economics

• Why The Worldly Philosophers remains essential for understanding markets, society, and power

Who should read the book

Perfect for students, economists, policymakers, entrepreneurs, investors, and readers interested in history, political economy, global development, or understanding how capitalism really works.

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