Summary
Joseph Schumpeter's *History of Economic Analysis* offers a comprehensive account of economic thought from ancient Greece to the end of World War II. Schumpeter, an economist of the early 20th century, examines efforts to understand economics across this vast historical period, presenting his work as a significant contribution to the history of ideas and the field of economics itself. Though unfinished at his death in 1950, the book is recognized as a classic for its extensive scope and its unique examination of historical events within economic analysis.
The book's broad scope reflects Schumpeter's interdisciplinary interests, incorporating insights from history, philosophy, sociology, and psychology. A new introduction by Mark Perlman situates Schumpeter's work, outlining the book's structure and placing it in a contemporary context. This text provides a complete history of economic theory, tracing its development through major historical periods and intellectual shifts.
Key concepts
- History of Economic Analysis — A comprehensive survey of economic theories and thinkers from ancient Greece to the end of World War II.
- History of Ideas — The book's examination of economic thought is presented as a contribution to the broader history of intellectual and philosophical concepts.
- Interdisciplinary Approach — Schumpeter's analysis integrates elements of history, philosophy, sociology, and psychology into his understanding of economic thought.
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Description: "At the time of his death in 1950, Joseph Schumpeter - one of the great economists of the first half of the 20th century - was working on his monumental History of Economic Analysis. A complete history of efforts to understand the subject of economics from ancient Greece to the present, this book is an important contribution to the history of ideas as well as to economics. Although never fully completed, it has gained recognition as a modern classic due to its broad scope and original examination of significant historical events." "Complete with a new introduction by Mark Perlman, who outlines the structure of the book and puts Schumpeter's work into current perspective. History of Economic Analysis remains a reflection of Schumpeter's diverse interest in history, philosophy,…
Description: This classic text, which Schumpeter was working on right up until his death in 1950, provides a complete history of economic theory from Ancient Greece to the end of World War II.
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