The Worldly Philosophers
Robert Heilbroner
12 people recommended it in 6 threads, 2008–2024.
What people on Hacker News said
It covers a wide range of famous economists and describes the high points of their theories along with some biographical detail, in a very engaging style.
Actually the first book I'd recommend would be The Worldly Philosophers, a readable history of economics
And the Heilbroner and Durant are basically inventories of major mental models that people have come up with in philosophy and economics.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: What are the must-read books about economics/finance? 2016 · 4 recommendations
- Ask HN: What books have made the biggest impact on your mental models? 2017 · 2 recommendations
- Ask HN: Best book(s) to learn about the basics of economics? 2010 · 2 recommendations
- Good book for economics 2008 · 2 recommendations
- Ask HN: What are the best books you've ever read? 2024 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Which books you have read till now that were worth investing time in? 2022 · 1 recommendation