Teachings from the Worldly Philosophy

Teachings from the Worldly Philosophy by Heilbroner, Robert L.. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780393039191.

Selections from great writings on economics, annotated and introduced by a distinguished economist and teacher. Author of The Worldly Philosophers, a 3-million-copy seller, Robert Heilbroner offers here a compendium of readings from the "worldly philosophers" themselves. The selections range from the earliest economic thought to such towering volumes as Adam Smiths The Wealth of Nations, Thomas Malthuss Essay on the Principle of Population, David Ricardos Principles of Political Economy, and John Maynard Keyness The General Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money. Acting as "a docent, not merely an editor," he takes the reader through the core arguments with "brilliantly clear commentary" (New York Times Book Review).