Economics Reading List
The Law by
Frederic Bastiat
Though written over 150 years ago, this is THE most well
thought out piece on the rights of man and the place of government. If
you read this book you will never look at your elected representatives
the same way again. It is a short, very reader friendly book. It should
be presented to every student in every economics, law, and political
systems class along with a copy of the constitution. Buy this book, read
it, and pass it on to someone else to read. Better yet, buy a case
and give them to everyone you know. (Contact the Foundation for
Economic Education to purchase this book directly by emailing books@fee.org
or calling 1-800-960-4FEE.) OR Read it online at http://www.econlib.org/library/Bastiat/basLaw1.html |
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History of Money and Banking in the United States:
The Colonial Era to
World War II by
Murray N. Rothbard
In what is sure to become the standard account, Rothbard traces
inflations, banking panics, and money meltdowns from the Colonial Period
through the mid-20th century to show how government's systematic war on
sound money is the hidden force behind nearly all major economic
calamities in American history. Never has the story of money and banking
been told with such rhetorical power and theoretical vigor. You will
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Human Action by
Ludwig von Mises
This book is a must for every serious student of
economics. It develops the general principles of economics as Mises
understood them in an academic fashion. These principles are often
ignored or obfuscated in many economic discussions of our day.
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Inside American
Education by Thomas Sowell
Sowell cuts past the rhetoric of the education
establishment to reveal the truth about our failing educational system
in this book. He is an excellent writer and provides this insight in an
easy to read form.
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Economics in One Lesson
by Henry Hazlitt
For the layman interested in gaining a better
understanding of economic principles, this is an excellent book. Hazlitt
was an excellent writer and offers key insights in this easy to read
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The Mystery of Capital
by Hernando de Soto
In this book, Hernando de Soto provides us with an
important understanding about why some countries seem to remain mired in
poverty. If you want to understand some of the issues involved, then you
should read this book.
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Parliament of Whores
by P. J. O'Rourke
P. J. O'Rourke is a witty, though sometimes
irreverent, writer who deals with important subjects in a light hearted,
sarcastic manner. This book provides key insights into how the U. S.
government functions. These insights strike you right between your eyes
even as you laugh your way through the various chapters.
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Eat The Rich by
P. J. O'Rourke
In this book, O'Rourke walks you through the basic
issues of political economy using his well-known sense of humor. An
excellent read.
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Excellent Resource!
Understanding the
Modern Culture Wars:
The Essentials of
Western Civilization
by
Dr. Paul
A. Cleveland
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"Paul Cleveland has done a
wonderful job of charting the course of Western culture over the
millennia... This book on history is the way I have longed to see one
written... Understanding the Modern Culture Wars is an outstanding
book, and well worth reading."
Patch Blakey, Executive Director of the Association of
Classical & Christian Schools,
CLASSIS,
November, 2003, p. 4.
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"In Understanding the Modern Culture Wars Paul
Cleveland has offered a penetrating analysis of the key epochs of Western
Civilization. His deft handling of
difficult historical issues and his ability to make sense of the historical
landscape, make this book a pleasure to read.
He has synthesized where others have dichotomized.
I highly recommend it."
Larry A. Taunton,
Fixed Point Ministries and former
European History Teacher, Birmingham, AL |
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