The Growth of Economic Thought

by Henry William Spiegel

In a new and updated edition of this classic textbook, Henry William Spiegel brings his discussion and analysis of economic thought into the 1990s. A new introductory chapter offering an overall view of the history of economics and a bibliographic survey of the economic literature of the 1980s and early 1990s have been added. Maintaining the link between economics and the humanities, Spiegel’s text will continue to introduce students to a wide range of topics in the history of economic thought.From reviews of previous editions:

“The history of economic thought to end all histories of economic thought.”—Robert D. Patton, Journal of Economic Literature

“The book is in the grand tradition of the history of doctrines. It is a history of economic thought broadly conceived—and superbly written to boot. It is not to much to say that Spiegel’s book will become and remain a leading text in the field.”—Warren J. Samuels, Social Science

The author conveys the essence of an idea simply and clearly, yet in a graceful style.”—William F. Kennedy, Journal of Economic Literature

Genres: Economics, History, Nonfiction

868 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1971

About the author

American economist and historian of economic thought.

Reviews

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book in college and it changed my perspective completely, launching my career.

[Jocelyn Howell · Rating 2 out of 5]

GODDAMN TS WAS A SLOG. 2 stars cause he was able to put such an insane amount of info into a book, but also this was the most boring thing ever to read.

[Julius]

This book is certainly a thorough chronology of economic thought, although Spiegel places heavy emphasis on certain figures and concepts that don't seem to merit the attention as much as others. It is difficult to stay engaged, the book definitely drags on at times.

[Thomas · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was one of the driest hardest to read books that I have ever read but that being said it was also one of the most educational but that is what you would expect out of a textbook