Lives of the Laureates

Eighteen Nobel Economists

Authors/Editors: William Breit and Barry T. Hirsch

Lives of the Laureates: Eighteen Nobel Economists offers an informal history of modern economic thought through autobiographical essays by eighteen winners of the Nobel Prize in Economics.

The book provides insights into the lives and experiences of these distinguished economists, presenting the development of economic thought through their personal accounts. This edition also includes a new afterword by the editors, titled “Lessons from the Laureates.”

Key Features

• Features autobiographical essays by eighteen Nobel Prize-winning economists.

• Presents an informal history of modern economic thought.

• Offers personal accounts and experiences of leading economists.

• Includes the editors' afterword, “Lessons from the Laureates.”

Product Details

• Authors/Editors: William Breit and Barry T. Hirsch

• Publisher: Academic Foundation

• Publication Date: 1 January 2006

• Edition: 4th

• Language: English

• Format: Hardcover

• Pages: 365

• ISBN-10: 8171885268

• ISBN-13: 978-8171885268

• Reading Age: 18 years and above

• Item Weight: 250 g

• Country of Origin: India