Ask HN: What are the must-read books about economics/finance?
The following list will introduce you to Western Economic Philosophy as it relates to modern history specifically. This list is weighted heavily toward neo-classical economics and does not get into computational model based economics - specifically microeconomics, which comprises the bulk of economics education today:Schumpeter - History of economic analysisAdam Smith - Theory of Moral SentimentsKaynes - The General Theory of Employment, Interest and MoneyMarx - CapitalBenjamin Graham - The Intelligent InvestorGalbraith - The Affluent SocietyGalbraith - The Great CrashMilton Friedman - Capitalism and FreedomNassim Taleb - Black SwanRon Suskind - Confidence MenScott Patterson - Dark PoolsIf you want to delve into heterodox economics afterward, start with the following:Hayek - Individualism and Economic OrderMises - Human ActionRothbard - Man, Economy, State