11 Economics Books Everyone Should Read
Economics is a broad field of study, and it can be daunting to know where to start if you’re stepping into the field for the first time.
Where does one begin if they want to read about economics?
I’ve put together a list of my top 11 books on economics. This isn’t an all-inclusive list, and I’m missing some great books, but I think these are the best books to begin studying economics.
This list is a mixture of both classic and modern literature, books that are hundreds of years old and books that are only a few years old.
Let’s start with a classic.
“The Wealth of Nations” by Adam Smith (1776)
This foundational work laid the groundwork for classical economics. Smith discusses the division of labor, productivity, and free markets.
“The Wealth of Nations” is the best book I’ve read for understanding the basis of modern economic thought.
It can be a difficult read (it was written in the 1700s, so the language can feel outdated at times). But it’s a classic that will continue to stand the test of time.
