"Economists occupy leading positions in many different sectors including central and private banks, multinational corporations, the state and the media, as well as serving as policy consultants on everything from health to the environment and security. Power and Influence of Economists explores...

1. Narrative on the history of macroeconomics -- 2. Microeconomics and the economics of welfare -- 3. Economics and ethics -- 4. Economics and the liberal context -- 5. Economics and ideology -- 6. Economy in society -- 7. International economy and globalization -- 8. Economy in the physical...