The Making of the Economic Society 13th Edition

This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book.With its roots in history and eyes on the future, this book traces the development of our economic society from the Middle Ages to the present, offering a balanced perspective of why our economy is the way it is and where it may be headed. It explores the catalytic role past economic trends and dynamics–particularly capitalism–have played in creating the present challenges we face, and offers suggestions on how we may deal with them most effectively in the future.