Summary The issue of economic inequality has come to dominate the economic and political debate, with mounting numbers of books … Continue reading “An Introduction to Economic Inequality”

Summary International trade has created a highly interdependent world. Everyday products – such as phones, trainers or cars – are … Continue reading “An Introduction to Trade and Globalisation”

What is democracy? How does it work? What are its strengths – and its shortcomings? Two-thirds of the world’s population, … Continue reading “An Introduction to Democracy”

Summary Entrepreneurs play a pivotal role in boosting progress, productivity and prosperity. They drive economic growth and create new opportunities. … Continue reading “An Introduction to Entrepreneurship”

Summary It is hard to find a book that explains, simply and fairly, what capitalism is, how it works, and … Continue reading “An Introduction to Capitalism”

Summary This book guides the reader through the highly original, but controversial, ideas of the Russian–American writer and thinker Ayn … Continue reading “Ayn Rand: An introduction”

Summary Classical liberals give priority to individual freedom in social, political and economic life. They recognise that different people’s freedoms … Continue reading “Classical Liberalism- A Primer”

Summary Freedom creates prosperity. It unleashes human talent, invention and innovation, creating wealth where none existed before. Societies that have … Continue reading “Foundations of a Free Society”

Summary Ludwig von Mises was one of the greatest economists and political scientists of the twentieth century. He revolutionised the … Continue reading “Ludwig von Mises – A Primer”