The Great Economists

Acknowledgements

I would like to thank my family, friends and professional colleagues who have helped and supported me in the writing of this book. I am indebted to the publishing team at Pearson and especially to Chris Cudmore for his advice during the planning of the book and for his corrections and suggestions during the writing process. Much of the book was written in the British Library building in King’s Cross, London, which provides a wonderful, quiet atmosphere as well as a vast resource of knowledge and the kindly advice of its staff.

Finally, special thanks go to my wife, Dr Kim Issroff, who provided a sounding board during the tough decisions over the selection of the ten economists, read the first drafts of the chapters and offered ...