Is Wealth of Nations hard to read?

It is definitely worth reading. But you’ll find the original text a little too hard to read. There’s a ‘condensed wealth of nations’ available on Adam Smith institute’s website.

What is the latest edition of basic economics?

“[Basic Economics, 4th Edition] covers the whole range of economic concerns… It eliminates the usual graphs and equations, presenting readable text instead that any reader might find convincing.”–Book News, Inc.

What economics books should I read?

7 Books to Read if You’re an Economics Student

• Freakonomics by Steven D.
• Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky.
• The Undercover Economist by Tim Harford.
• Animal Spirits by Akerlof and Shiller.
• The Armchair Economist by Steven E.

What is the difference between Microeconomics and macroeconomics?

Macroeconomics: An Overview. Microeconomics is the study of individuals and business decisions, while macroeconomics looks at the decisions of countries and governments. Though these two branches of economics appear different, they are actually interdependent and complement one another.

Are there any good introductory economics textbooks for beginners?

Unfortunately most introductory textbooks are aimed at the mass market. If you are someone who has an engineering or other quantitative background then I would recommend looking at Preston McAfee’s free “open source” textbook Introduction to Economic Analysis http://www.introecon.com/ .

Are there any good Econ textbooks on Quora?

There is an econ textbook author on Quora named Alex Tabarrok. He is a Professor of Economics at George Mason University and the coauthor of “Modern Principles of Economics” with Tyler Cowen. I am told this is a good textbook. You can get copies from Amazon, both new and used. The reviews are good.

What is the main idea of the book Economics?

This is a book which shows you that economics plays a massive part in every section of your life, and how knowing about the economics behind these everyday things can help you understand the world slightly better. This book takes the biggest myths in society today and turns them upside down and inside out.

What are the most popular economics books of all time?

Freakonomics has often been described as one of the most popular economics books of all time – and there is a reason for this! If you’ve ever wondered why drug dealers tend to live with their mothers, what real estate agents and the KKK have in common, and which is more dangerous: a gun or a swimming pool, then this is the book for you.