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markskousen.com - Book List
Dr. Mark Skousen has authored
seventeen books on financial and economic topics.
Additionally, he has written
many booklets and handbooks on a variety of subject matter.
Economics
Investing and Personal Finance
Miscellaneous Topics
Out of Print Classics
Books in Progress
Economics
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Making of Modern Economics:
The Lives and Ideas of the Great Thinkers
(M. E. Sharpe Publishers, 2001, 496 pages)
Here is a bold, new account of the lives and ideas of the great economists--Adam
Smith, Karl Marx, John Maynard Keynes, Ludwig von Mises, Milton Friedman, and
many others--all written by a top free-market economist. Presented in an entertaining
and persuasive style, Professor Mark Skousen tells a powerful story of economics,
with dozens of anecdotes, illustrations and photographs of the great economic
thinkers.
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 Economic
Logic
(Skousen Publishing, Inc, c. 2000, $29.95)
The micro portion of my free-market textbook is now available. I present
economic concepts in a revolutionary way -- the textbook begins with
the profit-loss statement, for example. Each chapter is supported with
real world examples, biographies of pertinent economists and recommended
reading.
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Structure of Production
(New York University Press, c. 1990, $40)
An academic book for advanced students, it makes the case for a new four-stage
model of the economy, developed from an Austrian perspective. The latter
half is especially valuable for investors wanting to understand the inner
workings of the economy.
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 Economics of a Pure Gold Standard
(Foundation for Economic Education, c. 1997, $14.95)
Now in its third edition, this paperback thoughtfully makes the clear case
for the gold standard as the best monetary system.
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 Puzzles & Paradoxes
in Economics
(Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd., c. 1997, $24.95)
Co-authored with fellow Rollins College professor of economics, Kenna C.
Taylor, the book attempts to explain 46 puzzles in economic life, such
as why does bad economic news often cause stock prices to rise? Why do
some grocery items such as catsup, peanut butter and tuna sell for more
per ounce in larger sizes?
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 Economics on Trial
(Business One Irwin, c. 1991, 1993, $24.95)
A critique of modern-day economics, written for the intelligent layman.
It introduces the principles of sound economics through a review of the
top 10 textbooks in college economics.
La economia entela de juicio
(Addison-Wesley Iberoamericana, SA, c. 1994)
The Spanish translation of Economics on Trial.
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Dissent on Keynes
(Praeger, c. 1992, $29.95)
A cogent and provocative compilation of papers that challenge and refute
Keynesian economic thought, written by free-market economists such as
Murray Rothbard, Roger Garrison, Bruce Bartlett and Mark Skousen. |
Investing and Personal Finance
 Investing in One Lesson
(Regnery Publishing, c. 2007, $26.95)
The perfect investment primer, Investing in One Lesson provides an introduction to everything from day trading to contrary investing to chart-based techniques. Dr. Skousen's book concludes with a comprehensive but simple investment strategy to maximize your returns without having to dedicate countless hours to researching the market.
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 Austrian Economics for Investors
(Pickering & Chatto Ltd.,
c. 1995, $9.95)
Ludwig von Mises goes to Wall
Street. Applies the basic theories of the "Austrian" school
to investing. Theories of the great Austrian economists highlighted.
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 High Finance on a Low Budget
(Dearborn Financial Publishing, c. 1997, $24.95)
Co-authored with wife Jo Ann Skousen, this book is in its seventh edition
and is an excellent primer on getting started in investing. A main selection
of the Money Book Club.
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 Scrooge Investing
(Little, Brown & Co., c.
1996, $19.95)
A main selection of the Money Book Club, this second edition shows investors
how to be bargain hunters and be cost-conscience when investing in stocks,
mutual funds, real estate, collectibles, precious metals and foreign investments.
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 Mark Skousen's 30-Day Plan to Financial Independence
(Regnery Publishing, c. 1995, $19.95)
Outlining a simple day-by-day formula for achieving financial independence,
it includes information about how to invest and build wealth automatically,
cut back on wasteful expenditures and get your financial house in order.
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Secrets of the Great Investors
(Knowledge Products, $14.95 per set, $295 collection)
This cassette tape series
about investing is narrated by Louis Rukeyser, famed host of the weekly
TV series, Wall Street Week with Louis Rukeyser,
and edited by Mark Skousen. There are 26 tapes in all (13 sets) including
two with scripts by my wife Jo Ann: "Investment Philosophers" and "Collectibles." I
wrote "The Financial Economists."
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The Investor's Bible: Mark Skousen's Principles of Investment
(Phillips Publishing, $99.95 400-page coursebook)
Each year I teach
two classes at Rollins College in Winter Park, Fl. In the spring semester,
I teach "Austrian Economics" and
in the fall semester, "Principles of Investments." My investments
course has been published by Phillips Publishing Inc. The Investor's
Bible involves 21 lectures on all aspects of investing.
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Miscellaneous Topics
 Thunder Broke the Heavens
(Skousen Publishing, Inc., c. 1984)
A powerful biography of Mark's father, Leroy B. Skousen, an FBI agent,
lawyer, popular speaker and spiritual giant, who died early at the age
of 46. A truly moving story. |
 Sunshine in the Soul
(Skousen Publishing, Inc., c. 1996)
A brief history of the growth of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints in the state of Florida. Little-known and entertaining stories,
as well as accounts of tragic persecution and overcoming adversity, make
the Church history in Florida come alive.
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Wit and Wisdom of Benjamin Franklin
(Pickering & Chatto, c. 1996)
An eighth-generation descendant of Old Ben himself, Mark Skousen has written
a marvelous little book that highlights exciting and little known stories
of Franklin's life, famous and powerful sayings, and debunks common myths
about the man. |
Out of Print Classics
 Complete Guide to Financial Privacy
(Simon & Schuster, c. 1983)
Early in his career, Mark Skousen
was known as "Mr. Privacy." This
book explains the principles behind leading a low-profile life, while teaching
the investing and tax techniques that shelter finances and lives from government
meddling.
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Tax Free
(Simon & Schuster, c. 1982)
Techniques and methods for reducing taxes, maximizing legitimate deductions
and exposing legal ways to get what you want without paying taxes.
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Never Say Budget
(Skousen Publishing, Inc., c. 1983)
This books helps you get control
of your finances without resorting to a "budget," because budgets
don't work anyway. A step-by-step approach to handling money and building
wealth without a restrictive,
ineffective budget.
 Playing the Price Controls Game
(Arlington House, c. 1977)
Although the economy is not plagued with price controls today, this book
provides an understanding of the effects price controls have on the economy,
stock market and personal finances.
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Books in Progress
A Viennese Waltz Down Wall Street
A financial book covering all aspects of modern portfolio theory, efficiency
markets, cycle and technical analysis, contrarian thinking, and other
theories of investing from a unique perspective: the Austrian school
of economics (Mises, Hayek, Schumpeter, et. al.), focuses on subjectivism,
uncertainty, and business cycle theory. The book will include general
investment advice. |
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