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Overtveldt, Johan van,

The Chicago School : how the University of Chicago assembled the thinkers who revolutionized economics and business / Chicago School : How the University of Chicago assembled the thinkers who revolutionised economics and business by Johan Van Overtveldt. - 432 pages ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 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 country -- 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.

ISBN: 1932841148 9781932841145 1932841199 9781932841190

LCCN: 2005037373

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Chicago school of economics--History

LC Class. No.: HB98.3 / .O87 2007

Dewey Class. No.: 330.1553