... lesser degree by scientists themselves It is not so well understood by most economists: ITEA02 8 /15 /06, 2:57 PM E Roy Weintraub There are two principal issues of concern First, there is the issue ... economics is not just the history told by the research scientists themselves, but it is a history of the import and impact of ideas (see Bernstein 20 01) In this passage of ideas, what is termed the ... entire profession Paul Samuelson s classic textbook, Economics, first published in 19 48, is among the most successful textbooks ever published in the field The book s 16 editions have sold over four...