Economists & Economic Forecasts
Economists, starting with the 18th century philosopher Adam Smith, have largely determined the development of the discipline of economics. As economic theories have risen and fallen, it has inevitably been the proponents of such theories that have left their mark on this social science and the world. Smith's "invisible hand" theory marked the 18th century desire for freer markets and capitalism. Karl Marx's 'Das Kapital' included economic theory of a normative nature that put forth a notion of socialism that was later adapted in the Soviet Union. John Maynard Keynes theories marked the advent of U.S. deficit spending, and the Neoclassical notions of economics led Ronald Reagan to embrace "supply side" economics. Today, economists continue to shape the world, with Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan being referred to as the "second most powerful man in the world." The links included herein relate to economists and forecasts.
Dr. Ed Yardeni: Economics Network
Chief economist, at Deutsche Morgan Grenfell, provides a weekly economic forecast, financial news, economic analysis and related links.
Federal Reserve Bank, San Francisco, California: Great Economists and Their Times
Biographies and analysis of the theories of significant European and American economists. Includes a detailed timeline.
Ludwig von Mises Institute, Auburn, Alabama: Murray N. Rothbard: A Legacy of Liberty
A biography of the 20th-century economist who inspired a renewal in liberty by battling economically-destructive trends such as socialism.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge: Economists with Web Pages
Extensive links to economists and university economics departments worldwide, with additional finance and economics resources.
McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada: History and Economists
Theories of the pioneers in economics history including works by J.M. Keynes, Karl Marx, and John Stuart Mill.
Portland State University, Portland, Oregon: Economists on the World Wide Web
Home pages of economists and Economics Departments, worldwide. Sites share information and knowledge of economics.
University of California, Los Angeles: International Directory of Finance and Economics Professionals
Searchable database of finance and economics researchers, including research institutes and university economics departments, worldwide.
University of Saint Andrews, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom: John Maynard Keynes
The theories and mathematical analyses of the British economist and his contributions to probability theory and mathematical economics
University of Virginia, Charlottesville: Theory of the Leisure Class
Extensive site and articles, including excerpts from 'The Theory of the Leisure Class: An Economic Study of Institutions', Thorstein Veblen.