Famous Figures and Diagrams in Economics

Download or read book Famous Figures and Diagrams in Economics written by Mark Blaug and published by Edward Elgar Pub. This book was released on 2010 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'A picture is said to be worth a thousand words. A picture can easily be worth two or three equations, and it is certainly more memorable. I can draw and use an Edgeworth box more quickly than I can write down its formulas. There is a vast amount of economics packed into the 58 diagrams and expert commentaries in this unique book. Take it with you to your favourite desert island. All you need is a sandy beach and a pointed stick.' - Robert Solow, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, US