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These are recommended
Sites and Books for those doing research, for those who want to expand their
knowledge, and for those who are just bored.
Internet Sites http://www.mhhe.com/economics/mcconnell/index1.mhtml - Your textbook's website.- USE IT!!! http://www.bls.gov - Bureau of Labor and Statistics http://www.fedstats.gov/ - Statistics comparing States and Counties http://www.whitehouse.gov/fsbr.html - Research done by White House http://www.dismal.com/ - General information http://www.cato.org/ - Hot topics http://www.collegeboard.org/ap http://econwpa.wustl.edu/EconFAQ/EconFAQ.html http://ww.ncat.edu/~simkinss/econlinks.html - General Information on all http://www.theshortrun.com - Guide to the economy- written by STUDENTS
Books #1 Pool and LaRoe, The Instant Economist. Highly recommended- Easy to read- Short- Provides a common sense explanation of Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. Rating * * * * * (5 out of 5) #2 Adam Smith, Wealth of Nations. A classic in the understanding of capitalism and supply and demand. Written in 1776 this book provides great insight into what the American capitalistic system was built around. Rating * * * * * (5 out of 5) #3 John Maynard Keynes, General Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money. Written in 1936, Keynes attacked Say's Law and Classical Economics during one of the hardest economic time periods in United States history- The Great Depression. Keynesian Economics was followed for decades afterward. Read this book and gain an understanding of fiscal policy in America during the 20th century. A tough read. Rating * * * * * (4 out of 5) #4 Michael Moore, Downsize This. Written as a comical criticism of corporate downsizing in the United States in the 1990's. If you want a good laugh and learn something at the same time- this book is for you. Rating * * * ** * (3.5 out of 5) #5 Daniel Quinn, Ishmael. Are humans destroying themselves? Written as a fictional novel, this story takes a critical look at the "Taker" society. Many philosophical questions are raised in this book- but one of the biggest is the concept of CAPITALISM. An easy read at 262 pages and well worth it. Rating * * * * ** (4.5 out of 5)
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