10 Books to Read

A personal reading list on economics, liberty, political philosophy, and the human condition.

01

Political Philosophy

The Road to Serfdom

Friedrich A. Hayek

An influential argument about centralized planning, political power, and the preservation of individual freedom.

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02

Economics

Human Action

Ludwig von Mises

A comprehensive treatise on human action, economic reasoning, and the foundations of Austrian economics.

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03

Austrian Economics

Man, Economy, and State

Murray N. Rothbard

A detailed examination of economic theory, voluntary exchange, and the role of government in society.

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04

Political Economy

Capitalism and Freedom

Milton Friedman

A defense of competitive markets and the connection between economic and political freedom.

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05

Economics

Basic Economics

Thomas Sowell

An accessible introduction to prices, incentives, trade-offs, and the often-unintended consequences of economic policy.

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06

Social Science

Knowledge and Decisions

Thomas Sowell

An exploration of how information, incentives, and institutions shape decisions across society.

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07

Classical Liberalism

The Law

Frédéric Bastiat

A concise essay on individual rights, property, justice, and the legitimate limits of government.

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08

Political Philosophy

On Liberty

John Stuart Mill

A foundational work on freedom of thought, freedom of expression, and the limits of social authority.

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09

Classical Economics

The Wealth of Nations

Adam Smith

A landmark study of specialization, exchange, markets, and the sources of national prosperity.

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10

Political Economy

Economic Sophisms

Frédéric Bastiat

Sharp and accessible essays challenging protectionism and revealing the unseen costs of economic intervention.

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A personal reading list on economics, liberty, and political philosophy.