The Clash of Economic Ideas: The Great Policy Debates and Experiments of the Last Hundred Years

‘The Clash of Economic Ideas is one of those rare books that makes the history of economic thought an intellectual adventure while remaining highly relevant to the issues and controversies of the present day. I have already used parts of the book in manuscript form and found it to be an excellent teaching tool. It captures the student’s imagination and opens new vistas for exploration.’ Mario J. Rizzo, New York University

‘This clear, crisp, and comprehensive account of the clash over the role of government in the economy during the last century is most welcome. By spinning his tale around the many richly colorful characters that drive the argument, Lawrence H. White has made the pivotal clash of economic views that continues to shape the political debate to this day both accessible and engaging.’ Nicholas Wapshott, author of Keynes Hayek: The Clash that Defined Modern Economics

‘For all of White’s evident Austrian commitment, he steadily tenders to his adversaries a Hayekian courtesy. He is widely read, and the book’s references constitute a stimulating reading list. And he writes well: each chapter opens with an engaging incident that beckons the reader to read on.’ Economic Record