The Making of the Economic Society
International Edition
13th Edition
Published on 4. August 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-0-13-282238-1 (ISBN)
Description
With its roots in history and eyes on the future, this book traces the development of our economic society from the Middle Ages to the present, offering a balanced perspective of why our economy is the way it is and where it may be headed. It explores the catalytic role past economic trends and dynamics-particularly capitalism-have played in creating the present challenges we face, and offers suggestions on how we may deal with them most effectively in the future.
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Edition
13th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 188 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
370 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-282238-1 (9780132822381)
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Content
Hilbroner/Milberg, The Making of the Economic Society 13e
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
The Economic Problem
Chapter 2
The Premarket Economy
Chapter 3
The Emergence of Market Society
Chapter 4
The Inductrial Revolution
Chapter 5
The Impact of Industrial Technology
Chapter 6
The Great Depression
Chapter 7
The Rise of the Public Sector
Chapter 8
Modern Capitalism Emerges in Europe
Chapter 9
The Golden Age of Capitalism
Chapter 10
The Rise and Fall of Socialism
Chapter 11
Why Some Nations Remain Poor, Emerging Markets and the Persistence of Global Poverty
Chapter 12
The Great Recession in Historical Perspective
Chapter 13
Problems and Possibilities
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
The Economic Problem
Chapter 2
The Premarket Economy
Chapter 3
The Emergence of Market Society
Chapter 4
The Inductrial Revolution
Chapter 5
The Impact of Industrial Technology
Chapter 6
The Great Depression
Chapter 7
The Rise of the Public Sector
Chapter 8
Modern Capitalism Emerges in Europe
Chapter 9
The Golden Age of Capitalism
Chapter 10
The Rise and Fall of Socialism
Chapter 11
Why Some Nations Remain Poor, Emerging Markets and the Persistence of Global Poverty
Chapter 12
The Great Recession in Historical Perspective
Chapter 13
Problems and Possibilities