On Classical Economics

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The realm of ''Classical Economics'', a term branded by Karl Marx, was a period ranging from Adam Smith's 'Wealth of Nations' up to Karl Marx and his 'Capital'. This was a period in history when the realm of economics was fairly new & even the terminology used for constructive debate was not firmly established. This book covers several economist that most of the general public will have never heard of, as their early ideas have since been cast aside. But they were part of the stepping stones of economics.If you have no background in studying the period discussed then you may find yourself a bit overwhelmed by people and theory's you have never heard of. But most people will have heard of John M. Keynes, John S. Mill, & Karl Marx who are discussed at some length in this book. Thomas Sowell does an excellent job at presenting the history in a very neutral way. Recommended only to those who have moved beyond the basics of economics and wish to know the history of where the ideas come from.

From time to time you may wish you had a logical primer on Economics. This would be that primer.Here's who this book suits:You want a way to bring macro/micro and the history of economics into context. You are not scared of academics wrangling over nuances of definition. You have at least a cursory understanding of economic models and the methods used to make sense of data.Thomas Sowell on Classical Economics does this in spades. His writing style is clear and without condescension.If you are looking for a book that explains current economic cycles or events, this is not for you. This book will give you the background to understand what is going on, but that is not the purpose of this particular book. This is your adult economic course condensed.For current insight, try Basic Economics, or Wonder Why, both from Thomas Sowell. Gems. Absolute gems.

One of the, if not, the smartest Economist in the history of the United States. A brilliant man that came up from being born black in the south and graduated and taught at the most elite Universities in America.

Many economists at some point of their careers have met Schumpeter's magnificent opus "History of Economic Analysis". However, for the vast majority of them, who are not normally devoted full time to the study of economic doctrines (like me), reading all Schumpeter's work represents a huge effort that maybe they are not willing to do. Thomas Sowell's On Classical Economics is a handy alternative to grasp just the core ideas of the dismal science. I would simply define this book as a concise review of the doctrines of the modern economic science in a brief, methodical and enjoyable manner.