From the very beginning, economic thinkers have sought the natural laws of human coexistence that create and distribute prosperity. Behind this was the hope that their insights could help steer the economy for the benefit of humanity. This book contains portraits of 60 economists, each of whom has shaped their time. It provides insight into the mindset and life circumstances of these thinkers—except for one, all are male—presents their most important theories, and shows how they have influenced the world and continue to do so today. A must-read for anyone wanting to understand economics.