Author: Friedrich A. von Hayek<br />File Type: pdf<br />span orphans 2 widows 2The Trend of Economic Thinkingspanspan orphans 2 widows 2captures Hayeks views on political economists and economic historyon Mandeville, Hume, Cantillon, Adam Smith, and Henry Thornton. Framed by insightful editorial notes, fifteen newly collected essaysincluding five previously unpublished pieces and two others never before available in Englishprovide a fascinating introduction to the historical context of political economy and the evolution of monetary practices. In a highlight of the collection, On Being an Economist, Hayek reflects on the influence of economists, the time required for new ideas to take hold, the best way to educate economic theorists, and the need to follow ones own interests, often in opposition to fashionable beliefs. As always, the words of this outspoken scholar are sure to provoke debatespan