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  • The Big Three in Economics

  • Adam Smith, Karl Marx, and John Maynard Keynes
  • Written by: Mark Skousen
  • Narrated by: Jeff Riggenbach
  • Length: 9 hrs and 6 mins
  • 4.1 out of 5 stars (36 ratings)

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Written by: Mark Skousen
Narrated by: Jeff Riggenbach
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Publisher's Summary

The Big Three in Economics reveals the battle of ideas among the three most influential economists in world history: Adam Smith, representing laissez faire; Karl Marx, reflecting the radical socialist model; and John Maynard Keynes, symbolizing big government and the welfare state. History comes alive in this fascinating story of opposing views that continue to play a fundamental role in today's politics and economics.

In the 21st century, Adam Smith's "invisible hand" model has gained the upper hand, and capitalism has ultimately won the ideological battle over socialism and interventionism. But even in the era of globalization and privatization, Keynesian and Marxist ideas continue to play a significant role in economic policy in the public and private sectors.
©2007 Mark Skousen (P)2007 Blackstone Audio Inc.
Professionals & Academics Economics
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"Thoughtful, acutely observed and profoundly moving....Barker mixes brilliantly observed contemporary realism and mystical overtones with dazzling skill. The book has the grip of a superior thriller while introducing, with no sense of strain, a sense of sorrowful mortality that lingers long after the last page." (Publishers Weekly)

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The writer is too biased

If you want to "learn" about different views, about economics, this is not for you. The writer is obviously biased towards one direction. Full one chapter is dedicated to rant about Marx, and how bad he was as a person. the writer even used words like "he had demonic eyes". And all that is before he even start talking about Marx views, it's like the writer is preparing the reader to hate everything about Marx even before you know what are his views. (opinion steering, TV style)

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