\u201cI strongly recommend that every American acquire some basic knowledge of economics, monetary policy, and the intersection of politics with the economy. No formal classroom is required; a desire to read and learn will suffice. There are countless important books to consider, but the following are an excellent starting point:<\/p>\n
The Law by Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Bastiat
\nEconomics in One Lesson by Henry Hazlitt
\nWhat has Government Done to our Money? by Murray Rothbard
\nThe Road to Serfdom by Friedrich Hayek
\nEconomics for Real People by Gene Callahan<\/p>\n
“If you simply read and comprehend these relatively short texts, you will know far more than most educated people about economics and government. You certainly will develop a far greater understanding of how supposedly benevolent government policies destroy prosperity. If you care about the future of this country, arm yourself with knowledge and fight back against economic ignorance. We disregard economics and history at our own peril.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2014Ron Paul, Representative from Texas<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\u201cI strongly recommend that every American acquire some basic knowledge of economics, monetary policy, and the intersection of politics with the economy. No formal classroom is required; a desire to read and learn will suffice. There are countless important books to consider, but the following are an excellent starting point: The Law by Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Bastiat … <\/p>\n