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The Making of Modern Economics: The Lives and Ideas of the Great Thinkers

24 reviews
Mark Skousen

M.E. Sharpe, 2001

Dynamite Book for History of Econ Classes
I'm using this book in my courses on History of Economic Thought. My students love it. They are first attracted to the unique, off-beat style of the book that starts each chapter with music selections to put you in the mood that is suitable for each character, each philosophy, and each period of history. The students love the quirky twists in the lives of each of these personalities, making them ...

Investing in One Lesson

16 reviews
Mark Skousen

Regnery Publishing, 2007

One easy lesson it is
Dr Skousen gives ample advice for the beginning investor as well as one who constantly makes the same mistakes over time. He's like the clothing retailer who has something for the man who has two of everything or nothing and wants to get started. Of note, he uses the Thomas Sowell approach where he eschews the use of charts and graphs to make his points. As such, you the reader must be able to ...

EconoPower: How a New Generation of Economists is Transforming the World

6 reviews
Mark Skousen

Wiley, 2008

Can "EconoPower" Make You a Better Investor?
Most Americans know too little about successful investing. Polls show they understand even less about free markets. In his new book "EconoPower: How a New Generation of Economists is Transforming the World," university professor, investment advisor and prodigious author Mark Skousen does a superb job of enlightening readers about both. Since World War II, technology has exploded, ...

Automatic Wealth for Grads... and Anyone Else Just Starting Out

44 reviews
Michael Masterson

Wiley, 2006

Great Primer to Educate and Motivate Youth!
This book would make an outstanding gift for any forward thinking teen, young adult graduating high school or college, or even an older person who is ready to take action toward financial independence. Masterson speaks from his experience in building his own wealth and helping thousands of others along the way. In order to super charge your income and accumulate wealth, you have to find a way ...

The Big Three in Economics: Adam Smith, Karl Marx, And John Maynard Keynes

5 reviews
Mark Skousen

M.E. Sharpe, 2007

I've rarely seen something this complex made this clear.
Skousen has really accomplished something with this book. If the average college professor could convey the information in their field of study with this kind of penetrating clarity, a lot more people would really understand what they learn, rather than just preparing to parrot it back for a test. This book captures a broad cross-section of the ideas and history behind modern economic thought ...

Vienna and Chicago, Friends or Foes?: A Tale of Two Schools of Free Market Economics

10 reviews
Mark Skousen

Capital Press, 2005

Excellent historical look at the two free market schools
Those interested in economic history as well those who sympathize with the Chigaco or Austrian Schools will find this to be a great read. A great explanation of what free market economics means to two different schools.

The Compleated Autobiography by Benjamin Franklin (Completed Autobiography)

15 reviews
Mark Skousen

Regnery Publishing, Inc., 2005

Great book for History Buffs
I gave this as a gift to my mother. My father read it cover to cover and enjoyed it and my mother is in the process of doing so. It is written in an older style and can be a bit dry, but history buffs (my parents) are really enjoying it.

The Power of Economic Thinking

3 reviews
Mark Skousen

Bna Books, 2002

A great book!
I really enjoyed "The Power of Economic Thinking." I don't normally go for economics books, although I love to read on a wide variety of topics. This book really opened my eyes to the dramatic impact economic theory and beliefs have on almost every aspect of our lives and society. This book provides many good examples, backed up with solid economic theory. It was interesting and informative at ...

Economic Logic

3 reviews
Mark Skousen

Capital Press, 2001

Economics Finally Made Sense in the Real World
Reading Economic Logic gave me a profound new understanding of how economics applies in the real world, especially in business and personal finance. My college economics courses, filled with perplexing theories like the paradox of thrift, GDP and Keynesian fiscal policy, were completely refuted in this excellent free-market textbook. Economic Logic focused on important, real issues like ...

The Structure of Production

1 review
Mark Skousen

NYU Press, 2007

Understandable and thought provoking
Skousen's explanation of the workings of the economy in terms of the 'aggregate production structure' is, in his own words,' a complete general description of economic activity, taking into account aggregate demand at every level or stage of production (p 364). This fascinating book helps to explain, in simple terms, how the economy works and attempts to come to grips with various aspects of ...

Puzzles and Paradoxes in Economics
Mark Skousen, Kenna C. Taylor

Edward Elgar Publishing, 1997

Economics is full of puzzles and paradoxes that often frustrate and challenge everyone, including economists. This engaging book includes fifty puzzles and focuses on three types of paradox. First, everyday observations that appear to belie common sense (such as, why do some supermarket items sell for more per ounce in larger sizes?). Secondly, those paradoxes which have perplexed economists in the past but have since been fairly resolved ...

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1757)
Benjamin Franklin

Regnery Publishing, 2007

The New Scrooge Investing: The Bargain Hunter's Guide to Thrifty Investments, Super Discounts, Special ...

3 reviews
Mark Skousen

Mcgraw-Hill, 2000

A Wonderful Update of This Classic for the Internet!
This third edition of Scrooge Investing, titled The New Scrooge Investing, is a great update of a very valuable resource that I have been using for years. I was delighted to see that all of the things that I look for in other investing books (like to to get free investment advice, reliable hot stock tips, free trades, and cut taxes) are all covered in detail in this book. Mark Skousen has a ...

Economics on Trial: Lies, Myths, and Realities

5 reviews
Mark Skousen

Irwin Professional Pub, 1993

Common Sense Can Prevail
This book does something truly revolutionary. All arguments originate from common-sense understanding of how people and businesses actually use their resources--including, and especially--their time. Time is a crucial element in understanding basic economics. The proper consideration of time is critical in laying the ridiculous notions of Keynesian theory to rest. I sympathize especially ...

Mark Skousen's 30-Day Plan to Financial Independence

3 reviews
Mark Skousen

Regnery Publishing, 1995

What a great book
This book should be a must buy (or borrow from the library if you are really frugal) for all wage earners. A simple step by step guide to get you out of debt and on the road to financial freedom. The book gives you the tools to get started on Day 1. Highly recommended.

High Finance on a Low Budget: Build Wealth Regardless of Your Income

6 reviews
Mark Skousen, Jo Ann Skousen

Dearborn Trade Pub, 1997

A great starting book you'll read again and again . . .
The one star reviewer must have been expecting something else. I bought this book in college when it was only available in hardcover, and I have dog-eared the pages three times over. With so many copycat financial books flooding the market, this little book stands as an original. Much of the information is elementary, but the book's value is its breadth and its practical "how to" bent. This ...

Mark Skousen's Complete Guide to Financial Privacy

1 review
Mark Skousen

Alexandria House Books, 1982

Mark Skousen's Complete Guide to Financial Privacy
The author explains how to maintain bank account privacy- particularly for overseas accounts i.e. Swiss accounts There are different types of Swiss accounts; namely, checking, savings, custodial, gold/silver accounts and investment portfolios. The details of obtaining a numbered account and opening a Swiss account are delineated in great detail. The author explains tax havens in Panama, Bermuda, ...

Economics of a Pure Gold Standard

1 review
Mark Skousen

Foundation for Economic Education, 1997

Technical - but good
A technical analysis (written by a Phd in Economics) of a pure gold standard. Well written and very convincing.

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