Obviously this list is subjective, and there are way too many books out there for me to include them all, but these are just some of my favorites that I have recommended to my friends. If you have a book that did not make this list, but think it should have, feel free to leave … Continue reading Top Book Recommendations
The Father of Modern Economics
The Wealth of Nations By Adam Smith was written in 1776 (the same year the greatest nation in the history of the world was born, yes I am an American and proud of it) and is considered to be one of the most important books in shaping our modern economies. A fair warning, this writing is … Continue reading The Father of Modern Economics
A Little Entertainment
For some people, unless you are a nerd like I am, reading and learning about economics can be dull and quite boring. Many of the friends I have made the past few years feel this way quite strongly, and they are not afraid to tell me so. Whenever I come across someone who feels this … Continue reading A Little Entertainment
Grit and Determination
Fair warning, this post has nothing to do specifically with economics or business. That being said, I still think it applies to people who are looking to improve themselves. About 3 years ago, I dislocated my shoulder multiple times in the span of a couple of months. Eventually I made my way to an ortho … Continue reading Grit and Determination
Thinking Strategically
How do businesses make smart decisions, especially when they are competing against other businesses that offer similar products? Are professional poker players just really lucky, or is there a skill they have that gives them an advantage over other players? A field of economics, known as game theory, is what is at play in answering … Continue reading Thinking Strategically
Dale Carnegie
While this book is not specifically about business or economics, I think it is an important read for everyone who has any desire to be a leader, work with other people, and to just be happy. How to Win Friends & Influence People is a great guide to improving every aspect of yourself, to help you … Continue reading Dale Carnegie
Freakonomics
Freakonomics by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner, is a very popular book, not just among economists, but the public as a whole. While this book doesn't necessarily delve deeply into economic theory or issues, it does have a very unconventional view on numerous topics. Steven and Stephen pose questions such as, "what do schoolteachers and sumo … Continue reading Freakonomics
Truths and Myths
The words "Fake News" go around quite a bit today, and there is no question that there is plenty of misinformation that get spread around. It is becoming more and more complected to know what is true and what is false, but lucky for us all, Thomas Sowell is happy to help. In his book … Continue reading Truths and Myths
Money, Money, Money
For all of us who are alive today, money, whether it be paper or electronic, is essential to navigating the world we live in. If you want something, you buy it with money, you get a job to make money, everything revolves around money. But when and why did money become a useful medium of … Continue reading Money, Money, Money
Human Behavior
Why do we make the choices we make, even if they may seem irrational to an outsider watching us make them? What defines irrational behavior? Can the choices we make be radically changed just by the smallest tweaks in how information is presented to us? These questions all fall under the field of economics known … Continue reading Human Behavior
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