Making of Economic Society

Name: Making of Economic Society
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ISBN: 9780131704251

ISBN-10: 0131704257

ISBN-13: 9780131704251

Edition: 12th 2007 (Revised)

Authors: Robert L. Heilbroner, William Milberg

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With its roots in history and eyes on the future, this book traces the development of our economic society from the Middle Ages to the present, offering a balanced perspective of why our economy is the way it is and where it may be headed. It explores the catalytic role past economic trends and dynamicsparticularly capitalismhave played in creating the present challenges we face, and offers suggestions on how we may deal with them most effectively in the future.Chapter topics include the economic problem, the premarket economy, the emergence of market society, the industrial revolution, the great depression, the rise of the public sector, modern capitalism emerges in Europe, the golden age…

Book details

List price: $96.20
Edition: 12th
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 12/22/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 248
Size: 7.00" wide x 9.25" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.770
Language: English




The Economic Problem



The Premarket Economy



The Emergence of Market Society



The Industrial Revolution



The Impact of Industrial Technology



The Great Depression



The Rise of the Public Sector



Modern Capitalism Emerges in Europe



The Golden Age of Capitalism



The Golden Age Comes to an End



The Rise and Fall of Socialism



The Globalization of Economic Life



Why Some Nations Remain Poor



The Making of an Information-Based Economic Society



Problems and Possibilities