<b>With Foreword by Michael Porter</b> Following the success of the First Edition published in 2000, this extended edition of <i>From Adam Smith to Michael Porter: Evolution of Competitiveness Theory</i> provides a thorough explanation of the evolution of international competitiveness theories and their...

Blending past and present, this brief history of economics is the perfect book for introducing students to the field. A Brief History of Economics illustrates how the ideas of the great economists not only influenced societies but were themselves shaped by their cultural milieu. Understanding...