It is an accepted truism that the Great Depression did more for the development of modern economics than any other single event. Some of the greatest economists of the 20th century were inspired to go into the field as a direct result of their experiences during this period.

This title introduces readers to important approaches and findings of economic historians who study the modern world. Its short chapters reflect the most up-to-date research and are written by well-known economic historians who are authorities on their subjects.

This title introduces readers to the important macroeconomic events of the past 200 years. The chapters endeavour to explain what went on and why during the most significant economic epochs of the 19th, 20th and early 21st centuries and how where we are today fits in this historical timeline.