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Mark
Skousen has authored seventeen books on financial and economic
topics. Additionally, he has written many booklets and handbooks
on a variety of subject matter.
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The
Making of Modern Economics:
The Lives and Ideas of the Great Thinkers
(M. E. Sharpe Publishers,
2001, 496 pages)
Here is a bold, new account of the lives and ideas of the
great economists--Adam Smith, Karl Marx, John Maynard Keynes,
Ludwig von Mises, Milton Friedman, and many others--all written
by a top free-market economist. Presented in an entertaining
and persuasive style, Professor Mark Skousen tells a powerful
story of economics, with dozens of anecdotes, illustrations
and photographs of the great economic thinkers. Click
here to read more about it!
Economic
Logic
(Skousen Publishing, Inc, c. 2000, $29.95)
The
micro portion of my free-market textbook is now available.
I present economic concepts in a revolutionary way -- the
textbook begins with the profit-loss statement, for example.
Each chapter is supported with real world examples, biographies
of pertinent economists and recommended reading. Click
here to read more about it!
Structure
of Production
(New York University Press, c. 1990, $40)
An academic book for advanced students, it makes the
case for a new four-stage model of the economy, developed
from an Austrian perspective. The latter half is especially
valuable for investors wanting to understand the inner workings
of the economy.
Economics
of a Pure Gold Standard
(Foundation for Economic Education, c. 1997,
$14.95)
Now in its third edition, this paperback thoughtfully
makes the clear case for the gold standard as the best monetary
system.
Puzzles
& Paradoxes in Economics
(Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd., c. 1997, $24.95)
Co-authored with fellow Rollins College professor of
economics, Kenna C. Taylor, the book attempts to explain 46
puzzles in economic life, such as why does bad economic news
often cause stock prices to rise? Why do some grocery items
such as catsup, peanut butter and tuna sell for more per ounce
in larger sizes?
Economics
on Trial
(Business One Irwin, c. 1991, 1993, $24.95)
A critique of modern-day economics, written for the
intelligent layman. It introduces the principles of sound
economics through a review of the top 10 textbooks in college
economics.
La economia entela de juicio
(Addison-Wesley Iberoamericana, SA, c. 1994)
The Spanish translation of Economics on Trial.
Dissent
on Keynes (Praeger, c. 1992, $29.95)
A cogent and provocative compilation of papers that
challenge and refute Keynesian economic thought, written by
free-market economists such as Murray Rothbard, Roger Garrison,
Bruce Bartlett and Mark Skousen.
To
order these books contact the following organizations:
Laissez
Faire Books
942
Howard St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
800-326-0996
The
Foundation for Economic Education
30
South Broadway
Irvington-on-Hudson, NY 10533
914-591-7230 or 1-800-452-3518
| Investing
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Austrian
Economics for Investors
(Pickering & Chatto Ltd., c. 1995, $9.95)
Ludwig von Mises goes to Wall Street. Applies the basic
theories of the "Austrian" school to investing.
Theories of the great Austrian economists highlighted.
High
Finance on a Low Budget
(Dearborn Financial Publishing, c. 1997, $24.95)
Co-authored with wife Jo
Ann Skousen, this book is in its seventh edition and is
an excellent primer on getting started in investing. A main
selection of the Money Book Club.
Scrooge
Investing
(Little, Brown & Co., c. 1996, $19.95)
A main selection of the Money Book Club, this second
edition shows investors how to be bargain hunters and be cost-conscience
when investing in stocks, mutual funds, real estate, collectibles,
precious metals and foreign investments.
Mark
Skousen's 30-Day Plan to Financial Independence
(Regnery Publishing, c. 1995, $19.95)
Outlining a simple day-by-day formula for achieving
financial independence, it includes information about how
to invest and build wealth automatically, cut back on wasteful
expenditures and get your financial house in order.
To
order these books contact the following organizations:
Laissez
Faire Books
938
Howard St., Suite 202
San Francisco, CA 94103
800-326-0996
Secrets
of the Great Investors
(Knowledge Products, $14.95 per set,
$295 collection)
This cassette tape series about investing is narrated
by Louis Rukeyser, famed host of the weekly TV series, Wall
Street Week with Louis Rukeyser, and edited by Mark
Skousen. There are 26 tapes in all (13 sets) including two
with scripts by my wife Jo
Ann: "Investment Philosophers" and "Collectibles."
I wrote "The Financial Economists."
The
Investor's Bible: Mark Skousen's Principles of Investment
(Phillips Publishing, $99.95 400-page
coursebook)
Each year I teach two classes at Rollins College in
Winter Park, Fl. In the spring semester, I teach "Austrian
Economics" and in the fall semester, "Principles
of Investments." My investments course has been published
by Phillips Publishing Inc. The Investor's Bible involves
21 lectures on all aspects of investing.
Call Phillips Publishing,
800-211-7661, to order.
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Topics |
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Thunder
Broke the Heavens
(Skousen Publishing, Inc., c. 1984)
A powerful biography of Mark's father, Leroy B. Skousen,
an FBI agent, lawyer, popular speaker and spiritual giant,
who died early at the age of 46. A truly moving story.
Sunshine
in the Soul
(Skousen Publishing, Inc., c. 1996)
A brief history of the growth of the Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the state of Florida.
Little-known and entertaining stories, as well as accounts
of tragic persecution and overcoming adversity, make the Church
history in Florida come alive.
Wit
and Wisdom of Benjamin Franklin
(Pickering & Chatto, c. 1996)
An eighth-generation
descendant of Old Ben himself, Mark Skousen has written
a marvelous little book that highlights exciting and little
known stories of Franklin's life, famous and powerful sayings,
and debunks common myths about the man.[MISSING COVER]
To
order one of these books, please write:
Skousen Publishing, Inc.
P.O. Box 2488
Winter Park, FL 32790
Or email:
mskousen@mskousen.com
| Out-of-Print
Classics |
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Complete
Guide to Financial Privacy
(Simon & Schuster, c. 1983)
Early in his career, Mark Skousen was known as "Mr.
Privacy." This book explains the principles behind leading
a low-profile life, while teaching the investing and tax techniques
that shelter finances and lives from government meddling.
Tax
Free
(Simon & Schuster, c. 1982)
Techniques and methods for reducing taxes, maximizing
legitimate deductions and exposing legal ways to get what
you want without paying taxes.
Never Say Budget
(Skousen Publishing, Inc., c. 1983)
This books helps you get control of your finances without
resorting to a "budget," because budgets don't work
anyway. A step-by-step approach to handling money and building
wealth without a restrictive, ineffective budget.
Playing
the Price Controls Game
(Arlington House, c. 1977)
Although the economy is not plagued with price controls
today, this book provides an understanding of the effects
price controls have on the economy, stock market and personal
finances.
These books may be available through the following online
used bookstore:
MX Book Finder
www.mxbf.com
| Books
in Progress |
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A
Viennese Waltz Down Wall Street
A financial book covering all aspects of modern portfolio
theory, efficiency markets, cycle and technical analysis,
contrarian thinking, and other theories of investing from
a unique perspective: the Austrian school of economics (Mises,
Hayek, Schumpeter, et. al.), focuses on subjectivism, uncertainty,
and business cycle theory. The book will include general investment
advice.
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