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Best Economic and Business Books 2012

When I was growing up outside of Portland, Oregon, one of my favorite pastimes was going to Powell’s Bookstore—the largest independent bookstore in the world. I’d spend hours upon hours finding and reading books there. Not much has changed as I’ve grown older. While I spend less time in bookstores, I still have an insatiable appetite for reading. On average, I read about a book (all non-fiction) a week. Here are a few business/economics books that had the perfect combination of good ideas and good writing…

 

 

Economics in One Lesson: The Shortest and Surest Way to Understand Basic Economics

 

 

 

 

 

Free Market Revolution: How Ayn Rand’s Ideas Can End Big Government

 

 

 

 

 

Common Sense Economics: What Everyone Should Know About Wealth and Prosperity

 

 

 

 

 

No, They Can’t: Why Government Fails-But Individuals Succeed

 

 

 

 

 

The Real Crash: America’s Coming Bankruptcy—How to Save Yourself and Your Country

 

 

 

 

Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty

 

 

 

 

The Making of Modern Economics: The Lives and Ideas of the Great Thinkers

 

 

 

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Robert Pagliarini, PhD, CFP®, EA has helped clients across the United States manage, grow, and preserve their wealth for the past 25 years. His goal is to provide comprehensive financial, investment, and tax advice in a way that was honest and ethical. In addition, he is a CFP® Board Ambassador, one of only 50 in the country, and a real fiduciary. In his spare time, he writes personal finance books, finance articles for Forbes and develops email and video financial courses to help educate others. With decades of experience as a financial advisor, the media often calls on him for his expertise. Contact Robert today to learn more about his financial planning services.

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