Contemporary Western Economic Schools and Trends

Author: Wu Yifeng, Editor-in-Chief
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Publishing Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book is edited by the renowned economist Wu Yifeng and written by experts and scholars from dozens of higher education institutions in related fields. It comprehensively and systematically introduces the main schools and new trends in contemporary Western economics. The content is extensive, the perspectives are fresh, and it is currently one of the most authoritative books introducing Western economic branches and schools. This book is suitable for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students majoring in economics, as well as for reference by students and teachers in other business and economics-related fields. Contemporary Western Economic Schools and Trends can be seen as a continuation and development of economic thought history textbooks. After studying foreign economic thought history, reading Contemporary Western Economic Schools and Trends allows for a deeper understanding of the significance and impact of various economic theories, doctrines, and ideas in economic thought history, as well as how contemporary Western economists inherit and develop these theories, doctrines, and ideas. Careful readers will notice some repetition in certain parts of the book. For example, some economists appear in one school but also in another. Or, a theory may appear in relation to one school but also in relation to a trend. This reflects objective facts and can thus be considered necessary repetition. If one insists on avoiding such repetition, it may hinder a complete grasp of each school and trend. As a textbook for Western economic schools and trends courses, this book covers a wide range of topics and is quite substantial. Teachers using this textbook can select several topics for lecture based on teaching hours. Topics not covered in class can be assigned for reading. The reason we have chosen a broad range of topics is to enable readers to learn more about various schools and trends through this book.