Summary

This text, covering economic theory from Plato to the present, includes a family tree at the beginning of each section, illustrating how the key themes and people connect and develop, accompanied by a list of key publications for that period. It also integrates selections of readings from the major works within their problem-solving context, thus enabling reference to original sources. The subject matter is divided to allow individual users to follow their preferences. The text also includes guidelines for use on a one-semester course, and each part ends with a summary and questions to discuss, along with glossaries and suggestions for further reading.