The Seventh Edition of THE EVOLUTION OF ECONOMIC THOUGHT presents the history of economics and the philosophies that drive the economic way of thinking‎.‎ It stresses the importance of understanding contemporary economics‎,‎ by grasping new ideas‎,‎ evidence‎,‎ problems and values that call for reconsideration of basic disputes and major contributions of the past‎.‎ The textbook explains the ideas of the great economic thinkers and their logical connections to the world of today and tomorrow‎.‎ Updated pedagogical features provide clear insight into issues like antitrust perspectives and game theory‎.‎ Introducing ideas like Robert Solow‎'‎s pioneering model to discuss recent renewed emphasis on growth theory and technological change‎,‎ the author sheds historical light on modern debates and thoughts‎.‎ Stanley Brue and Randy Grant carry on the legacy of Jacob Oser‎,‎ the book‎'‎s creator‎,‎ by offering a scholarly and timely presentation of the history of economic thought‎.‎