Provides brief biographies of 50 notable economists and explains their major contributions to the field. Featured economists include Milton Friedman, John Maynard Keynes, Karl Marx, Vilfredo Pareto and Joseph Stiglitz. Includes a glossary of economic terms.
Rising income and wealth inequality is a central theme in this influential work, which has garnered significant attention despite a limited readership. It addresses a pressing issue affecting the economies of the US, UK, and other developed nations, offering insights into the causes of this disparity. The author proposes a global wealth tax as a potential solution, making the book a crucial contribution to economic discourse and policy discussions.