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This ground-breaking new textbook takes a thematic approach to the history of economic thought, introducing current economic issues and examining the relevant arguments of key economists. By taking this innovative approach, the book sets these pivotal ideas in a contemporary context, helping readers to engage with the material and see the applications to today's society and economy. Based on courses developed by the authors, the text introduces a range of perspectives and encourages critical reflection upon neoclassical economics. Through exposure to a broader spectrum of sometimes conflicting propositions, readers are able to evaluate the strengths, weaknesses and relevance of different economic theories.

Recharting the History of Economic Thought is an invaluable companion for those taking courses in the History of Economic Thought, the Development of Economic Ideas, Developing Economic Thinking or Economic Thought and Policy. It will also appeal to anyone looking for an introduction to pluralist approaches to economics.

Recharting the History of Economic Thought

1. Introduction (Kevin Deane and Elisa van Waeyenberge).- 2. Are we all rational, optimising agents? (Satoshi Miyamura).- 3. What is the role of mathematics in economics? (Ourania Dimakou).- 4. How are things produced? (Susan Newman).- 5. How and why are things consumed? (Mary Robertson).- 6. Do economies reach equilibrium? (Robert Jump).- 7. How is Income Distributed? (Jo Michell).- 8. What is the role of Money in Economics? (Peter Hughes and Annina Kaltenbrunner).- 9. How are goods and services valued in economics? (Marco Veronese Passarella).- 10. What causes economic crises? And what can we do about them? (Bruno Bonizzi and Jeff Powell).- 11. How do economies grow? (Chakib Bourayou and Elisa Van Waeyenberge).- 12. How do countries develop? (Ewa Karwowski and Elisa Van Waeyenberge).- 13. How does economics address gender? (Hannah Bargawi).- 14. How does economics address the environment? (Ben Groom and Marta Talevi).- 15. What is the role of the state in economics? (Shawky Arif).- 16. Can economics explain everything and solve all our problems? (Kevin Deane).