Bibliography on Capitalism
To understand capitalism more fully, it is essential that the interested reader consult many of the works listed below. The following bibliography is divided into sections according to the kind of book or article included on the list.
The section entitled "Classic Works on Capitalism" contains those works which should be read by everyone. They are the classic treatments of the nature of a free society by its most earnest defenders. The list of "Essential Works" are those that should be read by anyone interested in a grasp of the main fundamentals of capitalism and its theory and practice. The works listed in the bibliographies in the various "Topics" sections are categorized by the specific topic or aspect of capitalism that unites the. The works in these lower lists are often more specialized and include works whose authors may not necessarily support capitalism, but whose research offer insights to serious students of capitalism. (Click on any section to see the list.)
To understand capitalism more fully, it is essential that the interested reader consult many of the works listed below. The following bibliography is divided into sections according to the kind of book or article included on the list.
The section entitled "Classic Works on Capitalism" contains those works which should be read by everyone. They are the classic treatments of the nature of a free society by its most earnest defenders. The list of "Essential Works" are those that should be read by anyone interested in a grasp of the main fundamentals of capitalism and its theory and practice. The works listed in the bibliographies in the various "Topics" sections are categorized by the specific topic or aspect of capitalism that unites the. The works in these lower lists are often more specialized and include works whose authors may not necessarily support capitalism, but whose research offer insights to serious students of capitalism. (Click on any section to see the list.)
Classic Works on Capitalism
John Locke,
Political Writings
Adam Smith, An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations
Frederick Bastiat, The Law
Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged
Ludwig von Mises, Human Action: A Treatise on Economics
Friedrich von Hayek, The Road to Serfdom
Milton Friedman, Capitalism and Freedom
Thomas Sowell, The Quest for Cosmic Justice
Adam Smith, An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations
Frederick Bastiat, The Law
Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged
Ludwig von Mises, Human Action: A Treatise on Economics
Friedrich von Hayek, The Road to Serfdom
Milton Friedman, Capitalism and Freedom
Thomas Sowell, The Quest for Cosmic Justice
Essential Works on Capitalism
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