Niall Kishtainy, former economic policy advisor to the UK government and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, is guest teacher, department of economic history, London School of Economics, and author of The Economics Book and Economics in Minutes. He lives in London.
"Economic theories count among the principal ideas that defined the
modern world, yet the origins of the market forces that govern our
lives can all too often seem distant and opaque. Enter Niall
Kishtainy, who in A Little History of Economics has condensed 2000
years of thought down to 250 highly readable pages. . . . A
whistle-stop introduction to the great works and thinkers of each
age, this is a clear and accessible primer."—Laura Garmeson,
Financial Times
"It may leave some people cold, but economic history doesn’t need
to be dull. This book aptly demonstrates why: it takes in big
historical events, from the invention of money to the Great
Depression, mixes in world-famous figures, and produces a
sprightly, fast-paced account that’s not afraid to tackle the big
questions."—History Revealed
“Attracts the reader’s attention from the very beginning. Niall
Kishtainy writes with accessible language, dealing with his subject
with great simplicity, with daily examples that make reading even
more enjoyable. The reader cannot be bored.”—Maurizio Lanfranchi,
Journal of Environmental Studies
“A great introduction to economics for beginners. This book is
punchy and fun, and yet thorough in explaining what economists have
contributed to our understanding of the world.”—Robert Shiller,
Nobel Laureate in Economics
"Those who refuse to learn from the past are doomed to repeat it.
Economics can help guide policy in a sensible direction; but the
misuse of economics has also left individuals, companies, and
countries in ruin. To understand what economics has got
right—and to avoid repeating its mistakes—read this book."—Simon
Johnson, Professor at MIT Sloan and author of 13 Bankers
"A deft, highly readable history of economics, full of humanity.
You'll learn a lot — I did."—Tim Harford, author
of Messy and The Undercover Economist
"This book is an intellectual treasure trove for anyone interested
in history, big ideas, and the role that economic thinking has
played in both for more than 2000 years."—Charles Wheelan, author
of Naked Economics
"Many people wish they knew more about economic ideas—but not
enough, apparently, to endure the discomfort they imagine that
reading about them would entail. Niall Kishtainy’s A Little
History of Economics solves their problem: its brief, charming
vignettes read effortlessly, yet faithfully capture the deep
insights that have so profoundly transformed how we think about our
world."—Robert H. Frank, author of The Economic Naturalist
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