Niall Kishtainy

Niall Kishtainy is an economist, writer and lecturer at the London School of Economics whose work makes economic ideas accessible and engaging for general audiences. His book A Little History of Economics traces the development of economic thought from ancient Greece to the present day, telling the stories of the thinkers whose ideas have shaped how we understand markets, money, trade and the distribution of wealth. Kishtainy writes with clarity and wit, making complex economic theories understandable without oversimplifying them. His book covers major figures from Adam Smith and Karl Marx to John Maynard Keynes and beyond, placing their ideas in historical context and showing how economic thinking has evolved in response to changing social and political conditions. The book is part of the Little Histories series, which aims to make important areas of knowledge accessible to readers of all backgrounds. Kishtainy's approach to economic history emphasises storytelling and human drama alongside analytical clarity. The audiobook edition brings his engaging tour through the history of economic ideas to listeners who want to understand how economists have shaped the modern world.