Basic Understanding of Economics

Keynes

0 (0%)

Hayek

2 (6.7%)

Mises

4 (13.3%)

Friedman

19 (63.3%)

Rothbard

5 (16.7%)

Total Members Voted: 16

[cerpntaxt]

The first edition was enough.

The Undercover Economist is the shizz though.

Yeah, far better than FreakoNomics...

[jckeyser]

The first edition was enough.

The Undercover Economist is the shizz though.

Yeah, far better than FreakoNomics...

Yeah, it misses the mark more often than not. One wonders if he actually did much research or just made a smattering of educated guesses.

[jckeyser]

The Undercover Economist makes it so that even the economically retarded can understand a simple business model.
I heart guinness. Ever tried Murphy's?

Yes, I've tried Murphy's. I seem to have quality issues with the places I've tried it.
Guinness is the safer bet, if I don't get to taste test before they pull the whole pint.

My favorite lately has been an imperial stout (higher alcohol beer) that had the bite of an iced espresso. It's served in the smaller belgian style glasses. I need to ask next time I walk into 5 Seasons who makes it - because by the time I get to glass number four I have other priorities.

Which are what?

Right now I'm having to settle for PBR and Sailor Jerry rum. I can't even tell which one is actually getting me drunk right now.

[Hittman]

Without reading through the whole thread to see if it was already mentioned, I highly recommend P. J. O'Rorke's "Eat The Rich."  It's a smart, funny, great read, and you'll see lots of practical examples of economics, not just dry theory.

[ladyattis]

Even though I like Hayek and Mises, they're more in the realm of the most theoretical aspects of economics, which leaves Friedman and Rothbard to call upon. I choose Friedman because he's able to couple the idea of economics to politics such that it is necessary to be economically free to be politically free.

-- Brede

[marc.cato]

What about Hazlitt?  Works that I have read by Rothbard and von Mises tend to be complex.  I haven't read Keynes (but I think his theories have proved false), Hayek, or Friedman.  Henry Hazlitt's Economics in One Lesson is easy to read and gets right to the root of economic laws and theory.  Much more appropriate for a high-schooler than some of the esoteric stuff.

[Taors]

I'm 18 and I find Rothbard to be easy to read and to the point. I love his work.

[voodoo]

I'm 18 and I find Rothbard to be easy to read and to the point. I love his work.

I'm torn.  "Economics in One Lesson" and "Free to Choose" would both be great starter materials, but for pure, start the discussion at the beginning of class and let the kids go to it, you can't beat Rothbard.

[jckeyser]

I'm 18 and I find Rothbard to be easy to read and to the point. I love his work.

I'm torn.  "Economics in One Lesson" and "Free to Choose" would both be great starter materials, but for pure, start the discussion at the beginning of class and let the kids go to it, you can't beat Rothbard.

I think Hazlitt would be much easier to get into the classroom than Rothbard.

[ladyattis]

I wonder if anyone would want to write economics articles for grade schoolers. We got a basic children's book that FTL promotes, why not make some text books for the rest of the K-12 group?

-- Brede

[voodoo]

I wonder if anyone would want to write economics articles for grade schoolers. We got a basic children's book that FTL promotes, why not make some text books for the rest of the K-12 group?

-- Brede

Outta this group?  By the time this group got done, Johnny would be thanking his stars that Uncle Joe just took him in the closet once in a while and didn't lecture him on socialist calculation!   

[jckeyser]

I wonder if anyone would want to write economics articles for grade schoolers. We got a basic children's book that FTL promotes, why not make some text books for the rest of the K-12 group?

-- Brede

I always thought a colorful kid book that breaks down the benefits of the free market would be great too. I don't think K-12ers get money management stressed enough.

[Laetitia]

I wonder if anyone would want to write economics articles for grade schoolers. We got a basic children's book that FTL promotes, why not make some text books for the rest of the K-12 group?

-- Brede

I always thought a colorful kid book that breaks down the benefits of the free market would be great too. I don't think K-12ers get money management stressed enough.

Whatever Happened to Penny Candy? A Fast, Clear, and Fun Explanation of the Economics You Need For Success in Your Career, Business, and Investments (An Uncle Eric Book) (Paperback)
by Richard J. Maybury

[Taors]

I wonder if anyone would want to write economics articles for grade schoolers. We got a basic children's book that FTL promotes, why not make some text books for the rest of the K-12 group?

-- Brede

Someone needs to open up a private school specializing in free market theory in NH for children. I'd do it if I had the money and the resources.