GRIFTOPIA and ECONOMICS IN ONE LESSON are great books. As are many of the others mentioned in this thread. Personally - I find Economics to be fascinating - and would recommend reading as much as possible.
Personally - I find Marx interesting. It seems to me the most important concept in Economics is the debate over what exactly value is.
And I find Marx's Theory of Surplus Labour Value to be very interesting. Indeed - many on the left feel the Marginal Utility theory is a complete cop out. It is intriguing to consider that modern economics might be built on a politically motivated fudge.
Anyway - I am still working my way through these debates. It is fascinating stuff.
Personally - I find Marx interesting. It seems to me the most important concept in Economics is the debate over what exactly value is.
And I find Marx's Theory of Surplus Labour Value to be very interesting. Indeed - many on the left feel the Marginal Utility theory is a complete cop out. It is intriguing to consider that modern economics might be built on a politically motivated fudge.
Anyway - I am still working my way through these debates. It is fascinating stuff.