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Economics in One Lesson: The Shortest and Surest Way to Understand Basic Economics
Henry Hazlitt
3.75 AVERAGE
151 reviews for:
Economics in One Lesson: The Shortest and Surest Way to Understand Basic Economics
Henry Hazlitt
3.75 AVERAGE
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I found the way Hazlitt explains the economic mistakes that are made in the most frequent, extensive, and influential way, very interesting. The book presents an analysis of the sophistry that has recently reached sufficient preponderance to become almost a new orthodoxy, a defense of economic liberalism, and an allegation against government intervention in economic activity. It is written in simple language. It must be taken into account, however, that this book was written in 1946, and although the basic ideas are still relevant, there are other books that can explain the same concepts in a more up-to-date manner.
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Amazing insights into how many of the government attempts to "fix" the economy fail. A bit short on solutions other than a list of the minimal items that are tax dollars should go towards. "A certain amount of public spending is necessary to perform essential government functions. ... streets and roads and bridges and tunnels, of armories and navy yards, of buildings to house legislatures, police and fire departments - necessary to supply essential public services..."
informative
slow-paced
Very good, streamlined book on basic economics. With all the blaming today from both the left and right politically toward each other, it's refreshing to get a more objective viewpoint. Hazlitt in this classic work contradicts the thinking of both political perspectives. While its a little dry at the end, I still gave it five stars because of its conciseness and simplicity. Excellent investment of time and money.
Full of very interesting ideas and a great summary of key economics concepts, but perhaps feels a little one-sided.
Una breve lección, ya enseñada por Frederic Bastiat un siglo antes, con 24 aplicaciones prácticas. Todas tan vigentes actualmente como lo estaban en su primera edición de 1946. Falacias económicas soportadas por argumentos basados en el corto plazo y en un grupo concreto de afectados. Eso es lo que se ve. Lo que no se ve suele ser el impacto a largo plazo y en todos los afectados.
This book is a classic introduction to the economic theory and liberalism. The author defends capitalism and the concept of the free market. He tries to shake down the economic myths that existed and still exist today.
The book was written in the 40s and at some aspects it still feels accurate.
The book was written in the 40s and at some aspects it still feels accurate.