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Journal of Economic Literature

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Review of The Ordinary Business of Life by Backhouse

  • Samuel Brittan
Journal of Economic Literature
vol. 41, no. 1, March 2003
(pp. 202–206)
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Abstract

Roger Backhouse's book The Ordinary Business of Life is a comprehensive history of economic thought, from the ancient Greeks to the present day. It will be useful both to specialist economists and to people with a smattering of economic ideas who want to fill in the historical gaps. Backhouse's book provides much of the material for anyone brave enough to tackle the big issues.

Citation

Brittan, Samuel. 2003. "Review of The Ordinary Business of Life by Backhouse." Journal of Economic Literature, 41 (1): 202–206. DOI: 10.1257/002205103321544738

JEL Classification

  • B00 History of Economic Thought, Methodology, and Heterodox Approaches