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From ancient times to the modern world, \u003cem\u003eThe Shortest History of Economics\u003c\/em\u003e unearths the hidden economic forces behind war, innovation and social transformation. It traces how capitalism and the market system emerged, and introduces the key ideas and people who shaped the discipline of economics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the emergence of agriculture to the warming of our planet, Andrew Leigh weaves a fascinating narrative punctuated by expert insights into key moments in human history. He reveals the radical origins of the game of Monopoly, why the invention of the plough led to gender inequality, how certain diseases shaped the patterns of colonialism, the reasons skyscrapers emerged first in American cities, and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is an illuminating, entertaining book about the economic ideas and forces that shape our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis \"short\" book is bursting with insights about economics, illustrated by memorable stories and historical events. People who are curious about but confused by economics will learn enough from this volume to be conversant for life. Andrew Leigh is not only an engaging writer, he is charming and fun as well - something that cannot be said of all economists!\u003c\/em\u003e - Caroline M. Hoxby, Donya Bommer Professor of Economics, Stanford University\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you read just one book about economics, make it Andrew Leigh's clear, insightful, and remarkable (and short) work. Learn why we are richer, live longer, have healthier children, are monumentally more productive and are happier than our ancestors.\u003c\/em\u003e - Claudia Goldin, Nobel Laureate, Henry Lee Professor of Economics, Harvard University\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLeigh takes the reader on an engaging romp through key moments in the world's economic history that created the economies we see today around the globe. 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