Good Economics introduction? - Democratic Underground

Michael_UK

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Thu Nov-25-04 12:40 PM
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Good Economics introduction?

Could you good people point me in the direction of a good introduction to economics. I'm a natural sciences graduate, and I'm ashamed to say that I have little understanding of economics.

I'm wary of the fact that as Keynes wrote

"The ideas of economists and political philosophers, both when they are right and when they are wrong, are more powerful than is commonly understood. Indeed, the world is ruled by little else. Practical men, who believe themselves to be quite exempt from any intellectual influences, are usually the slaves of some defunct economist."

Could anyone help me out?

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JPJones

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Thu Nov-25-04 12:48 PM
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1. I like this book

Economics Explained : Everything You Need to Know About How the Economy Works and Where It's Going
by Robert L. Heilbroner, Lester Thurow

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Michael_UK

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Thu Nov-25-04 12:51 PM
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2. Thanks, I'll have a look for it n/t

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