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In wanting to understand Austrian Economics, What should I read first?

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Steve. posted on Mon, Apr 26 2010 11:12 AM

Hi all,

I want to learn and understand Austrian economics, so where do I begin?  

I don't have much of an understanding of economics so keep that in mind.  I have been reading Mises for a year or two now but still ideas and concepts fly over my head often.  

Is there some sort of introduction to Austrian economics?

Thanks for the help.

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Introduction to Economic Reasoning by David Gordon

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Josh replied on Mon, Apr 26 2010 11:17 AM

Economics in One Lesson by Henry Hazlitt.

 

It's available as a free .pdf file somewhere on the internet.

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MMMark replied on Mon, Apr 26 2010 12:02 PM

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It's available as a free .pdf file somewhere on the internet.

Economics In One Lesson:
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And/or Economics for Real People by Gene Callahan.

After these intro works, if you really want to know Austrian economics I would say, read Rothbard's Man, Economy and State. Then read Human Action and Mises' works on epistemology and methodology.

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Steve. replied on Mon, Apr 26 2010 2:52 PM

Thanks all.  I've started a new reading list with all your help.  I'm going to read all books that were suggested :)

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The Austrian School: Market Order and Entrepreneurial Creativity by Jesus Huerta de Soto is an excellent introduction too

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