This critically acclaimed biographical dictionary of American economists offers in-depth biographies of the most important economic figures in American history from the seventeenth century to the present day. All of the major schools of American economic thought are represented, from the Constitutional school to the Keynesian school, and the dictionary includes in-depth coverage of the many overlooked women who have influenced economic thought in America. Individually, the entries capture important contributions to the development of economic thought in America; collectively, they encapsulate the rich diversity of that thought and the influences that have been at play on America economic thinking over four centuries. The
Biographical Dictionary of American Economists is an essential reference source for anyone interested in the history of economics and American intellectual history.
Ross B. Emmett is a professor at James Madison College, Michigan State University. Professor Emmett has published widely in the field of economic history.
e-reference edition ISBN: 9780199754748
Print edition ISBN: 9781843711124
Print edition publication date:
2006
Publishing history: First published 2006
Copyright: © Continuum, 2006.
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