A Little History of Economics

Niall Kishtainy traces the evolution of economic thinking from ancient Greece to the present in forty accessible chapters. The book covers major economists and theories including Adam Smith, Karl Marx, John Maynard Keynes, and contemporary issues like inequality and behavioral economics. Using engaging anecdotes featuring diverse historical figures, Kishtainy makes complex economic concepts relatable for readers of all backgrounds.

13 sections ยท 24 lessons

Course outline

Ancient Foundations

  1. Greek Philosophy
  2. Medieval Just Price
  3. Ancient Foundations

National Wealth

  1. Mercantilism
  2. Physiocracy
  3. National Wealth

Market Forces

  1. Invisible Hand
  2. Comparative Advantage
  3. Market Forces

Classical Debates

  1. Malthusian Trap
  2. Marx
  3. Classical Debates

Market Equilibrium

  1. General Equilibrium
  2. Monopoly
  3. Market Equilibrium

Planning vs. Markets

  1. Central Planning
  2. Money
  3. Planning vs. Markets

Keynesian Revolution

  1. Great Depression
  2. Keynesian Economics
  3. Keynesian Revolution

Innovation and Strategy

  1. Creative Destruction
  2. Game Theory
  3. Innovation and Strategy

Government Debates

  1. Government Failure
  2. Government Debates

Development and Inequality

  1. Development Strategies
  2. Capabilities
  3. Development and Inequality

Behavioral Insights

  1. Behavioral Economics
  2. Behavioral Insights

Contemporary Challenges

  1. Financial Crises
  2. Globalization
  3. Climate Change
  4. Contemporary Challenges

Economics Today

  1. Future Economics
  2. Economics Today

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