Overtveldt, Johan van. 1955-

The Chicago School : how the University of Chicago assembled the thinkers who revolutionized economics and business / by Johan Van Overtveldt. - Chicago : Agate, c2007. - 432 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [361]-413) and index.

The Chicago tradition: "Harper's Bazaar" -- Chicago's pioneers: the founding fathers -- The Chicago School (I): stern taskmasters -- The Chicago School (II): getting beckerized -- The monetary side of Chicago: quantity county -- The power of markets: the case for limited government -- The business school: a great economics department -- Law and economics: justice through efficiency -- Chicago and politics: a rare breed.

"In-depth history of the Chicago School of Economics, from its beginnings at the University of Chicago to its global impact on business and economics"--Provided by publisher.

9781932841145 (hardcover) 1932841148 (hardcover)


Chicago school of economics--History.
Escuela de economia de chicago

HB 98.3 / O96c 2007

330.1553