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1	Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything more books like this by Steven Levitt, Stephen J Dubner Economist Steven Levitt is a popularizer in the best sense of that term, and his reality-based view of economics encompasses both how it touches our daily lives (though we may not always see it) and how it can help bring clarity to that messy world we live in. In FREAKONOMICS, written with journalist Stephen J. Dubner, Levitt casts his ... see all copies from $2.61! new only from $14.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Wealth of Nations more books like this by Adam Smith First published in 1776, Smith's "primer" provided the first description of the workings of a market economy. This unabridged edition offers the modern reader a fresh look at a timeless work that revolutionized the way the creation and dispersion of wealth are viewed. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.42! \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Worldly Philosophers: The Lives, Times, and Ideas of the Great Economic Thinkers more books like this by Robert L Heilbroner The final and most profound revision of this classic bestseller defines the common thread linking the world's greatest economic thinkers and explores the philosophies that motivate them. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.93! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Macroeconomics more books like this by N Gregory Mankiw Due to differences in Canadian Fiscal Policy, Monetary/Exchange-Rate Policy, and Deficit Reduction, to name but a few, macroeconomics in Canada is unique and should be taught as such. In addition, the field of macroeconomics is an ever-evolving one: as new events take place, new research is conducted, and new policies are initiated, we must ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $34.53! \| first editions
5	Competitive Strategy: Techniques for Analyzing Industries and Competitors more books like this by Michael E Porter This book transformed the process by which business strategy is conceived. Porter unravels the rules that govern competition and turns them into useful planning tools to help management interpret market signals, forecast the direction of industry development, and position any company to compete successfully in the long run. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $22.01! \| first editions \| SVS
6	The Road to Serfdom more books like this by Friedrich A Von Hayek This classic by one of the 20th century's leading libertarian thinkers has established itself beside the works of Orwell and others as a timeless meditation on the relationship between human freedom and government authority. Hayek argues that empowering government with increasing economic control leads not to utopia but to horrors such those seen ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $18.57! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	Free to Choose: A Personal Statement more books like this by Milton Friedman, Rose D Friedman The international best-seller on the extent to which personal freedom has been eroded by government regulations and agencies while personal prosperity has been undermined by government spending and economic controls. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.60! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Competitive Advantage: Creating and Sustaining Superior Performance more books like this by Michael E Porter Porter extends his powerful analytical techniques to the level of the individual firm, showing managers how to evaluate their company's competitive position and how to implement the specific steps to improve it. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.65! \| first editions \| SVS
9	When Genius Failed: The Rise and Fall of Long-Term Capital Management more books like this by Roger Lowenstein This fast-paced business history chronicles the rise and fall of Long-Term Capital Management, a private asset management firm touted for the renowned intellectual background of its partners. While detailing the failure of this relatively small operation, this volume examines how such a seemingly small-scale economic defeat threatened the ... see all copies from $6.00! new only from $8.26! \| signed copies \| SVS
10	Natural Capitalism: Creating the Next Industrial Revolution more books like this by Paul Hawken, Amory Lovins, L Hunter Lovins This challenging analysis examines the environmental and cultural costs of industrialization and forecasts a transition to a new economy that succeeds by working with natural resources, instead of depleting them. see all copies from $6.08! new only from $10.48! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Thinking Strategically more books like this by Avinash K Dixit, Barry Nalebuff A major bestseller in Japan, Financial Times Top Ten book of the year, Book-of-the-Month Club bestseller, and required reading at the best business schools, Thinking Strategically is a crash course in outmaneuvering any rival. This entertaining guide builds on scores of case studies taken from business, sports, the movies, politics, and gambling. ... see all copies from $4.04! new only from $9.08! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	The affluent society more books like this by John Kenneth Galbraith In eloquent prose, Galbraith's AFFLUENT SOCIETY examines the gap between the rich and poor, arguing that within that space an ethical imperative exists to sustain all of humanity. Taking the largest view possible, Galbraith traces the influence of wealth in and out of its economic context, showing how valuable resources are controlled to ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.98! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Principles of Microeconomics more books like this by Karl E Case This textbook contains the five introductory chapters, 15 macroeconomics chapters, and selected international chapters from are hardbound Principles of Economics textbook. It has been specially prepared for macroeconomics courses in which professors prefer to assign a paperback 'split' rather than a single volume containing coverage of both ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.56! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	General Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money more books like this by John Maynard Keynes This new edition of Keynes' classic text includes a foreword by Paul Krugman. see all copies from $2.67! new only from $10.97! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Pioneering Portfolio Management: An Unconventional Approach to Institutional Investment, Fully Revised and Updated more books like this by David F Swensen In his 14 years as Yale's chief investment officer, Swensen has revolutionized management of the university's investment portfolio. He now articulates his strategies and philosophy into this road map for creating a successful investment program. Line drawings throughout. see all copies from $8.99! new only from $18.89! \| SVS
16 view cover	Money Game more books like this by Adam Smith see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.16! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Capitalism and Freedom: Fortieth Anniversary Edition more books like this by Milton Friedman Noted economist Friedman outlines his take on capitalism and its role in fostering a viable arena for economic and political freedom. Touching on all aspects of society, CAPITALISM AND FREEDOM looks at the influence the free market can have on issues such as education, welfare, and monetary policy. see all copies from $10.99! new only from $11.45! \| SVS
18 view cover	The Law more books like this by Frederic Bastiat Originally published in June of 1850, this book which is now more than one-hundred fifty years old is still one of the most popular books published. The author, Frederic Bastiat was a statesman and French economost. At the time of this writing, French was quickly becoming a socialist state. This work by Mr. Bastiat studies, explains and critiques ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.45! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Competitive Advantage of Nations more books like this by Michael E Porter Based on his in-depth analysis of over one-hundred leading manufacturing and service industries in ten nations, Michael Porter (Competitive Strategy, Competitive Advantage) now formulates a brilliant new theory of how and why some nations compete more effectively in international markets than others. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.86! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	New ideas from dead economists : an introduction to modern economic thought. more books like this by Todd G. Buchholz In examining the major economic theories of the last 200 years, Todd Buchholz breathes new life into the so-called "dead science"--he offers bold and original interpretations of contemporary economic events that will shape the '90s and beyond. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.84! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	The Mystery of Capital: Why Capitalism Triumphs in the West and Fails Everywhere Else more books like this by Hernando de Soto The world-famous Peruvian economist examines why some countries succeed at capitalism while others fail. As evidenced in the development of the West, economic success, he argues, is less determined by cultural differences than by the legal structure of property and property rights. 25 charts & tables. see all copies from $4.84! new only from $9.36! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	The Wealth and Poverty of Nations: Why Some Are So Rich and Some So Poor more books like this by David S Landes An economic historian examines reasons for the economic success of some nations over others. While acknowledging the role of geography, he falls on the side of culture as a determining factor. Landes focuses on the Industrial Revolution and the primacy of the West in this study. see all copies from $5.24! new only from $10.88! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Theory of the Leisure Class more books like this by Thorstein Veblen Classic of economic and social theory offers satiric examination of the hollowness and falsity suggested by the term "conspicuous consumption," exposing the emptiness of many standards of taste, education, dress, and culture. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Rich Dad's Prophecy: Why the Biggest Stock Market Crash in History Is Still Coming...and How You Can Prepare Yourself and Profit from It! more books like this by Robert T Kiyosaki, Sharon L Lechter, C.P.A. The eponymous prophecy regards 2016, when the average baby boomer turns 70 and looks to cash in that retirement fund. Given the volatility of the market and the underperformance of many funds, Kiyosaki argues, this generation of recent retirees may not only have little to live on, but may also trigger an enormous market crash. see all copies from $2.34! new only from $5.56! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Calculus for Business, Economics, Life Sciences, and Social Sciences more books like this by Raymond A Barnett This book covers calculus with an emphasis on cross-discipline principles and practices. Designed to be both reader-friendly and accessible, it develops a thorough, functional understanding of mathematical concepts in preparation for their application in other areas. Each chapter concentrates on developing concepts and ideas followed immediately ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $27.95! \| SVS

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