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1	Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything more books like this by Steven D Levitt, Stephen J Dubner Which is more dangerous, a gun or a swimming pool? What do schoolteachers and sumo wrestlers have in common? Why do drug dealers still live with their moms? How much do parents really matter? What kind of impact did Roe v. Wade have on violent crime? These may not sound like typical questions for an economist to ask. But Steven D. Levitt is not a ... see all copies from £6.32! new only from £8.02! \| signed copies \| first editions
2	Wealth of Nations more books like this by Adam Smith Political economy had been studied long before Adam Smith. But "Wealth of Nations" (1776) established it for the first time as a separate science. Smith based his arguments on vast historical knowledge, and developed his principles with remarkable clarity. What set this work apart was its statement of the doctrine of natural liberty. Smith ... see all copies from £3.13! new only from £5.67! \| first editions
3	The Great Crash: 1929 more books like this by John Kenneth Galbraith (Introduction by) The stock market crash in October of 1929 has become the benchmark against which all economic bubble-bursts have been compared. Here renowned economist Galbraith provides a history of the event, a critique of investor and government responses, and an extrapolation of the forces that led America into the oncoming and unavoidable Depression. see all copies from £7.74! new only from £8.30! \| first editions
4	Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions more books like this by Dan Ariely In the tradition of "Freakonomics" and "Blink," a behavioral economist argues that human behavior is often anything but rational--that thoughts are not random, but instead are systematic and predictable. see all copies from £13.06! new only from £13.06! \| first editions
5	Economics: principles, problems, and policies more books like this by Campbell R McConnell The 12th edition of "Economics" continues in the vein of its overall message: people who comprehend principles will have a great advantage functioning in, and making sense of, the emerging world. The new edition as been revised, polished and updated. A sample of the book's new discussions and analyses include: the switch to GDP accounting; Soviet ... see all copies from £2.48! new only from £8.30! \| first editions
6	When Genius Failed: The Rise and Fall of Long-Term Capital Management more books like this by Roger Lowenstein Founded by John Meriweather, a notoriously confident bond dealer, along with two Nobel prize winners and a floor of Wall Street's brightest and best, long-term capital management was from the beginning hailed as a new gold standard in investing. It was to be the hedge fund to end all other hedge funds: a discreet private investment club limited to ... see all copies from £5.48! new only from £6.51! \| signed copies \| first editions
7	The Back of the Napkin: Solving Problems and Selling Ideas with Pictures more books like this by Dan Roam Used properly, a simple drawing on a humble napkin can help crystallize ideas and communicate in a way that people simply get. Roam shows that thinking with pictures can help anyone discover and develop new ideas, solve problems, and improve their ability to share their insights. see all copies from £13.07! new only from £13.07!
8	Manias, Panics, and Crashes: A History of Financial Crises more books like this by Charles P Kindleberger This is the classic on crashes and financial crises. "Manias, Panics, and Crashes, Fifth Edition" is a scholarly and entertaining account of the way that mismanagement of money and credit has led to financial explosions over the centuries. Covering such topics as the history and anatomy of crises, speculative manias, and the lender of last resort, ... see all copies from £11.98! new only from £11.98!
9	The worldly philosophers : the lives, times and ideas of the great economic thinkers more books like this by Robert L. Heilbroner "The Worldly Philosophers" is a bestselling classic that not only enables us to see more deeply into our history but helps us better understand our own times. In this seventh edition, Robert L. Heilbroner provides a new theme that connects thinkers as diverse as Adam Smith and Karl Marx. The theme is the common focus of their highly varied ideas - ... see all copies from £5.65! new only from £7.77! \| first editions
10	The End of Poverty: Economic Possibilities for Our Time more books like this by Jeffrey D Sachs Economist Jeffrey Sachs brings a lifetime of scholarship and experience to the complex problem of the wealth and poverty of nations. He reviews two centuries of history, explaining the reasons behind the uneven dispersal of wealth, and provides a holistic way to assess a nation's resources. Sachs is no ivory-tower thinker; he has been to the ... see all copies from £6.75! new only from £9.89! \| signed copies \| first editions
11 view cover	Economic Facts and Fallacies more books like this by Thomas Sowell A brilliant and revelatory look at the fundamental ideas people commonly get wrong about economics, and how to think about the subject better."Economic Facts and Fallacies" exposes some of the most popular fallacies about economic issues - and does so in a lively manner and without readers requiring any prior knowledge of the subject. These ... see all copies from £14.81! new only from £14.81!
12 view cover	Fundamentals of Financial Management more books like this by Eugene F Brigham Discover the latest theory, trusted research, real-world examples, and use of financial technology with the leading choice in corporate finance texts, Brigham/Houston's FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, CONCISE EDITION, Sixth Edition. As concise as it is easy to understand, this complete introduction to corporate finance puts you on the ... see all copies from £2.12! new only from £2.12! \| first editions
13 view cover	Free to Choose: A Personal Statement more books like this by Milton Friedman, Rose D Friedman The international bestseller 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. New Foreword by the Authors; Index. see all copies from £2.08! new only from £9.36! \| first editions
14 view cover	Principles of Microeconomics more books like this by N Gregory Mankiw Mankiw's Principles of Economics textbooks continue to be the most popular and widely used text in the economics classroom. PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS, 4th Edition features a strong revision of content in all 22 chapters while maintaining the clear and accessible writing style that is the hallmark of the highly respected author. The 4th edition ... see all copies from £5.65! new only from £10.60! \| first editions
15 view cover	General Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money more books like this by John Maynard Keynes Distinguished British economist John Maynard Keynes (1883-1946) set off a series of movements that dramatically altered the ways in which economists view the world. In his most important work, The General Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money (1936), Keynes critiqued the laissez faire policies of the day, particularly the proposition that a ... see all copies from £7.69! new only from £10.41! \| first editions
16 view cover	Visual display of quantitative information. more books like this by E R. Tufte A modern classic. Tufte teaches the fundamentals of graphics, charts, maps and tables. "A visual Strunk and White" (The Boston Globe). Includes 250 delightfullly entertaining illustrations, all beautifully printed. see all copies from £7.97! new only from £18.29! \| signed copies \| first editions
17 view cover	Naked Economics: Undressing the Dismal Science more books like this by Charles J Wheelan This text makes up for all those economics lessons you slept through or missed at college. It demystifies key concepts, laying bare the truths behind the numbers and answering those questions you have been too embarrassed to ask! With commonsense examples and acerbic commentary, Charles Wheelan brings economics to life, without a chart, graph or ... see all copies from £4.76! new only from £9.86! \| first editions
18 view cover	Irrational Exuberance more books like this by Robert J Shiller In this bold and potentially urgent volume, Robert J. Shiller, a respected expert on market volatility, offers an unconventional interpretation of recent U.S. stock market highs and shows that Alan Greenspan's term "irrational exuberance" is a good description of the mood behind the market. He warns that poorer performance may be in the offing and ... see all copies from £4.16! new only from £9.18! \| first editions
19 view cover	Principles of Economics more books like this by N Gregory Mankiw In writing this textbook, Mankiw tried to put himself in the position of someone coming to economics for the first time. His plan worked. Receiving such applause as "the most talked about economics text of our time" and "a long overdue accessible introduction to modern economics" it is no wonder that Mankiw's prize project has quickly become one ... see all copies from £5.65! new only from £10.37! \| first editions
20 view cover	Microeconomics more books like this by Robert S Pindyck This third edition aims to present microeconomic theory in an accessible, innovative and contemporary manner. Featuring examples of business and public policy application in each chapter, this text demonstrates theory at work in real companies, industry and government to give students a more relevant and engaging treatment of microeconomics. It ... see all copies from £5.65! new only from £14.12! \| first editions
21 view cover	Principles of Macroeconomics more books like this by N Gregory Mankiw Mankiw's Principles of Economics textbooks continue to be the most popular and widely used text in the economics classroom. PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS, 4th Edition features a strong revision of content in all 23 chapters while maintaining the clear and accessible writing style that is the hallmark of the highly respected author. The 4th edition ... see all copies from £5.65! new only from £5.65! \| first editions
22 view cover	Common Wealth: Economics for a Crowded Planet more books like this by Jeffrey D Sachs From one of the world's greatest economic minds and author of the "New York Times" bestseller "The End of Poverty" comes this clear map of the road to sustainable and equitable global prosperity, and a warning of the economic collapse that lies ahead if policies arent changed. see all copies from £8.90! new only from £8.90! \| first editions
23 view cover	The Trillion Dollar Meltdown: Easy Money, High Rollers, and the Great Credit Crash more books like this by Charles R Morris The sub-prime mortgage crisis is only the beginning: A more profound economic and political restructuring is on its way.We are living in the most reckless financial environment in recent history. Arcane credit derivative bets are now well into the tens of trillions.According to Charles R Morris, the astronomical leverage at investment banks and ... see all copies from £10.84! new only from £10.84! \| first editions
24 view cover	Macroeconomics more books like this by Campbell McConnell, Stanley L Brue McConnell and Brue's "Macroeconomics: Principles, Problems, and Policies" is the leading Principles of Macroeconomics textbook because it is innovative and teaches students in a clear, unbiased way. The 17th Edition builds upon the tradition of leadership by sticking to 3 main goals: help the beginning student master the principles essential for ... see all copies from £5.65! new only from £50.80!
25 view cover	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 £5.98! new only from £11.47! \| signed copies \| first editions

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