History of Economic Thought Tutorial (Fig)

Author: Ma Tao
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: This book provides a concise introduction and review of the evolution and development of various economic schools, including pre-classical economics, classical economics, marginalist economics, historical school of economics, Marxist economics, neoclassical economics, institutional economics, and contemporary economics. The book's unique feature lies in interpreting and analyzing the development of Western economic thought from the perspective of economic paradigms and paradigm shifts, revealing why Western economic thought has taken different forms and schools in different historical periods. Through studying this book, readers not only gain a grasp of the basic context and knowledge of Western economic thought but also gain insights into the epistemology and methodology reflected in its development, thereby enhancing their theoretical literacy and innovative capabilities in economics. For the convenience of students' review and understanding, each chapter includes a summary, key terms, and discussion questions. This book serves as a textbook for finance and economics majors in higher education institutions and can also be used as a reference for economic theorists and practitioners in economic departments to systematically understand Western economic theory.