In this collection of autobiographical essays, 26 prominent
scholars detail their profes sional development, while offering
insight into their lives and philosophies. With candor and humor
they relate how they came to the field of economics, as well as how
their views have evolved over the years. Highlights of the
collection include discussions by: Irma Adelman on how World War II
shaped her life; Mark Blaug on how Marxism, involvement with the
Communist Party, and McCarthyism influenced his scholarship; Victor
Fuchs on economic perspective and its applicability to many
disciplines; Allan Meltzer on his development as a researcher; and
Julian Simon on his eclectic career and untraditional path to
economics. Examining the essayists' reflections affords us the
opportunity to explore the question of what makes distinctive and
exciting scholarship while allowing us to probe the criteria for
excellence. These thoughtful essays will be of great value to
students of economics and to all those interested in personal
recollections of wise and accomplished scholars.
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