Select one of the following dead economists:
- Adam Smith
- David Ricardo
- Karl Marx
- Ludwig von Mises
- John Maynard Keynes
- Milton Friedman
- John Locke
- Murray Rothard
- Henry Hazlett
- Ayn Rand
- John Stuart Mill
- Benjamin Franklin
- Carl Menger
- Frederic Bastiat
- Julian Simon
- Booker T. Washington
- Frederick Hayek
You may also conduct an Internet search and select another dead economist, with instructor approval.
Write a 2- to 3-page paper (not counting the cover page or the references page) in which you address the following:
- Brief biography including dates of birth and death; details about childhood, home life, and education; and professional progress.
- What are his or her major contributions to the study of economics? How would you describe his or her point of view?
- How are personal experiences reflected in his or her books and other publications? How have those publications influenced the study of economics?
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Include a cover page and references page.
Submit your paper according to your instructor's directions.