This miscellany of popular writings deals with the world of academe, politics, and policy, especially the world of economics. The volume begins with the two 'closing' columns that the author wrote before joining the Indian government's Ministry of Finance as an adviser. They describe his excitement and trepidation on moving from academics to the world of policy and politics. Th...(展开全部)

This miscellany of popular writings deals with the world of academe, politics, and policy, especially the world of economics. The volume begins with the two 'closing' columns that the author wrote before joining the Indian government's Ministry of Finance as an adviser. They describe his excitement and trepidation on moving from academics to the world of policy and politics. Th...(展开全部)

Academic life in Cambridge especially in Trinity College is viewed through the eyes of one of its greatest figures. Most of Prof. Littlewood's earlier work is presented along with a wealth of new material.

Academic life in Cambridge especially in Trinity College is viewed through the eyes of one of its greatest figures. Most of Prof. Littlewood's earlier work is presented along with a wealth of new material.

Looking at the process through which we arrive at adequate explanations for economic events, the author organizes the topics beginning with real numbers and functions, emphasizes the idea of linearity and encourages the reader to develop geometric intuition for the mathematical results.

Providing illuminating profiles of ninety of the world’s most prominent economists—from Nobel Prize winners and former Federal Reserve chairs to young scholars charting the future of the field—this stunning volume pairs full-page portraits by acclaimed photographer Mariana Cook with short essays written by the sitters in response to questions posed by Nobel Laureate Robert M. S...(展开全部)

戴维·亨德森（David R. Henderson），自称自由至上主义者，致力于传播自由与市场的信念，理论背景坚实，文字充满激情。生于加拿大，数学学士（University of Winnipeg，1970），经济学博士（UCLA，1976）。现任美国胡佛研究所研究员，加州蒙特利海军研究学院经济学副教授。曾主编The Fortune Encyclopedia of Economics（Warner Books, 1993），除学术论文之外，他还为《纽约时报》等颇具影响力的媒体撰写各类专栏文章，曾担任里根政府经济顾问委员会高级经济学家，并在涉及税收、卫生、能源等各个领域的政策听证会担任专家证人。

How is ink made? What is the bestselling book of all time? What are the oldest known books in the world? And how does one make sense of the colors found on Penguin paperbacks? The answers to these questions and many more await readers in The Book Lovers’ Miscellany. The Book Lovers’ Miscellany is a cornucopia for bibliophiles. With customary wisdom and wit, Claire Cock-Starkey ...(展开全部)

By focusing on the human side as well as the intellectual dimensions of how economists work and think, this collection of interviews with top economists of the 20th century becomes a startling and lively introduction to the modern world of macroeconomics. A fun read! For more information, frequent updates, and to comment on the forthcoming book, visit William A. Barnett's weblo...(展开全部)

An abundance of applications to current economic analysis, illustrative diagrams, thought-provoking exercises, careful proofs, and a flexible organization-these are the advantages that Mathematics for Economists brings to today s classroom.