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It takes the tact of refuting economic fallacies proffered by politicians pandering to various special interests and the broad voting class with little or no understanding of economics. I use this book as part of the firstyear economics course for the ron paul curriculum. Ron once said in an interview that he had been a libertarian his whole life but just didnt know it. A millioncopy seller, henry hazlitts economics in one lesson is a classic economic primer. Gold, peace, and prosperity ron paul mises institute. Henry hazlitt was a libertarian philosopher, an economist, and a journalist for various publications including the wall street journal and the new york times, and newsweek. Mencken one of the few economists in history who could really write. If i recall correctly from this book, hell spend a few pages outlining his general thoughts on a particular subject, then suggest two or three books for the reader to consider if he or. Their own selfcontradictions have have scattered those who accept the same. The struggle for palestine and the roots of the israeliarab conflict. What did you love best about economics in one lesson. They watch a video on any subject and the video would be either less than 30 minutes or above. Economics in one lesson henry hazlett rights of man thomas paine federalist papers what has government done to our money. This was the first book on economics that just jumped out and grabbed me.
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