The Death of Economics

Paul Ormerod’s first book, the Death of Economics, was first published in the UK in 1994. The book is an attack on a particular form of economics, which remains dominant in the teaching of the subject. The book was very successful, being translated into more than 10 languages, including a cartoon strip version in Indonesian at the end of 1997.

 

What the critics say:

 

"Important and ingenious... ought to be read by every educated person" - The Spectator

 

"Crucial reading for the concerned citizen, which ought to mean all of us...This book is very timely indeed" - The Observer

 

"A clear, concise, and yet sophisticated history of economic thought that should be required reading for Economics 101 courses. The fundamental challenge is to view the economy more as an organism than a machine and place it in its larger political, social and, moral context" - The Washington Post

 

"An admirably lucid, well-written and informative read" - Nature

 

Amazon reviews for Death of Economics can be read here.

 

Read about Paul's other two books Butterfly Economics and Why Most Things Fail or for more information on Paul's work please visit www.paulormerod.com.