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Read on Hacker NewsIf you're really serious about learning the science, the best way is to use a textbook. Back in my days, the most recommended one was "Economics" by Paul Samuelson and William Nordhaus, I believe. In fact, it's been in print since 1948, so that it's probably the most successful economic textbooks of all time. However, it seems to have lost some traction in recent years. My impression is that "Principles of Economics" by N. Gregory Mankiw took its place. If Mankiw's "Principles" is written as clearly as his Macroeconomics textbook, it's certainly worth to start with it. Of course, both are quite expensive and -- depending on your math education -- demanding. So, as a test whether textbooks are something you could like, you may like to start with the free textbook by R. Preston McAfee's "Introduction to Economic Analysis". It's available he…
Read on Hacker NewsIt's more than just a few lay articles, but your point is well-taken. And I appreciate the book suggestion. Alas: Macroeconomics by N. Gregory Mankiw (Hardcover - April 28, 2006) Buy new: $117.47 Ouch! I think we've discovered something about required textbooks and the economics of cartels.
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