The Politically Incorrect Guide to Ec..., Thomas J. DiLorenzo
The Politically Incorrect Guide to Ec..., Thomas J. DiLorenzo
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The Politically Incorrect Guide to Economics

Author: Thomas J. DiLorenzo

Narrator: John McLain

Unabridged: 7 hr 26 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/16/2022


Synopsis

Another entry in the best-selling, irreverent, hard-hitting Politically Incorrect Guide series! Economics from a rational, conservative viewpoint—that is, a refreshing look at how money actually works from an author who knows the score, and how the law of economics are frequently broken and derailed by pernicious leftists and virtue signaling progressives.Markets Rule. Socialism Sucks.Time to wise up. Think economics is the Dismal Science? No more! Here is the lowdown on the biases, superstitions, and outright falsehoods that permeate and corrupt economics and economic policy. Here’s the skinny on the poisonous effects of socialism and crony capitalism. Even better, here is an irreverent but clear-eyed explanation of how markets and economies work and how government intervention so often doesn’t, routinely makes things worse, and how it’s usually the cause of economic crises in the first place.Here’s how the power of the free market bursts forth and conquers, despite the worms, leeches, slings and arrows of socialism and anarchy trying to do in human creativity and ingenuity at every turn. How the myth of so-called “market failure” is total bunk. Why every attempt by government to stabilize the economy seems to put it in a tailspin instead. How corporations cozy up to big government and use regulation to create monopoly profits. Why “stimulus spending” makes us poor and hands the power-seeking goons of the governing class even more control over our lives. Plus, here’s a chance to supercharge your economic IQ with concentrated wisdom from masters of market scholarship Ludwig von Mises, F.A. Hayek, Milton Friedman, and more!A no-nonsense, irreverent guide to economics from a legendary teacher, thinker, and Mises Institute scholar that may be the best book on economics since Adam Smith visited a pin factory, figured out how the division of labor works, and wrote it all down in one handy volume!

About Thomas J. DiLorenzo

Thomas J. DiLorenzo is the bestselling author of The Problem with Socialism, The Problem with Lincoln, and many other books. A senior fellow at the Ludwig von Mises Institute, he taught university economics for forty-one years and has written for the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, the Washington Post, Reader’s Digest, Barron’s, and many other publications. He lives in Bluffton, South Carolina.

About John McLain

John McLain is an actor, professional voice talent, and Earphones Award–winning narrator. He has been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. On stage, he has appeared in The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, Amahl & the Night Visitors, and The Music Man.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Hamoon

A wonderful book. Referring to economic fallacies, politicians' deceit, common economic myths. Highly recommended... 💯......more

Goodreads review by Ronald

The politically incorrect series has produced some works that challenge a lot of conventional wisdom. This book is in that spirit. It does a good job discussing the Austrian School, Chicago School, and the Public Choice School of economics. DiLorenzo begins by challenging the “scientism” of the Keyn......more

DiLorenzo is clearly well-versed in his field, yet his presentation in the book struck me as a little bit too ideological. I actually agree with much of his perspective. But I would have preferred a more scientific approach: - what exactly we can observe, - what explanation the opposite side had, - w......more

With that book, you'll find info why it's 'Guide to Economics' and why it's 'Politically Incorrect'. One of the best pieces - money crimes! Including the government, COVID, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), FED, and why the illusion of socialism is so dangerous.......more

Goodreads review by Beau

Brilliant overview of Austrian economics for dummies a must read for all economically illiterate people!......more