# The Penguin History of Economics

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- Book: [The Penguin History of Economics](https://www.bookquiver.com/roger-e-backhouse/the-penguin-history-of-economics) ([The Penguin History of Economics.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/roger-e-backhouse/the-penguin-history-of-economics.md))
- Authors: [Roger E Backhouse](https://www.bookquiver.com/roger-e-backhouse)
- Publisher: Penguin
- ISBN: 978-18-0206-301-1
- Pages: 496
- Published: 2023-11-02
- Language: en_GB
- Binding: Softcover

## Description

Roger Backhouse's definitive guide takes the story of economic thinking from the ancient world to the present day, with a brand-new chapter on the twenty-first century and updates throughout to reflect the latest scholarship. Covering topics including globalisation, inequality, financial crises and the environment, Backhouse brings his breadth of expertise and a contemporary lens to this original and insightful exploration of economics, revealing how we got to where we are today.