Essential Economics Reading List
A curated collection of books referenced throughout our articles
Foundational Texts
The Wealth of Nations
1776
The foundational text of modern economics, introducing concepts like the invisible hand and market self-regulation.
Cited in: The Invisible Hand (Does It Really Guide Us All?)
View on AmazonThe Affluent Society
1958
A critical examination of private wealth and public infrastructure in modern economies.
Cited in: Taxes: The Price of Civilization
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Commerce by a Frozen Sea
2010
Analysis of Native Americans and the European fur trade, examining early Canadian economic development.
Cited in: Early Canadian Trade Networks
View on AmazonValues: Building a Better World for All
2021
Former Governor of the Bank of Canada and Bank of England explores how we can build a better economy based on our values.
Cited in: Canadian Economic Policy
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