The paper "Great Economists and Their Times" gives a brief overview of some of the different schools of thought about how the macro economy works, and whether and how to manage it

The paper "Great Economists and Their Times" gives a brief overview of some of the different schools of thought about how the macro economy works, and whether and how to manage it. Understanding the history of macroeconomic theory has been found to help students understand the theory itself.Access the file "Great Economists and Their Times" in the week 6 Content, where you will find a list of different schools of economic thought. If you read through the entire left side (scrolling through), you will find some interesting looks at the development of economic systems, the economic thinkers who made history, and the major events and trends in their years.

• Choose one School of Economic Thought and give a brief synopsis, and tell why you made that choice and what you learned that helps to explain today's economic situation. Let's work to have a whole range of different schools of thought.