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.

Economics

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 and Personal Finance

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.

Miscellaneous Topics

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

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

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.