Recommended Reading for Basic Economics?

[Zenas]

What would you suggest if I wanted a basic understanding of liberal economics? Keep in mind, I am an idiot.

 

[SolaSaint]

Then it sounds like you qualify for the Whitehouse Financial Czar. Sorry just kidding!

 

[Zenas]

Bump.

 

[Scott1]

Two you must read:

Amazon.com: The Wealth of Nations (Bantam Classics) (9780553585971): Adam Smith, Alan B. Krueger: Books

Amazon.com: The Road to Serfdom: Text and Documents--The Definitive Edition (The Collected Works of F. A. Hayek) (9780226320557): F. A. Hayek, Bruce Caldwell: Books

 

[ChristianTrader]

Bump.

Amazon.com: Basic Economics 3rd Ed: A Common Sense Guide to the Economy (9780465002603): Thomas Sowell: Books

and

Basic Economics by Clarence Carson

Economics

Neither assumes previous econ knowledge but are clear and helpful.