A Guided Reading List in Economics, by Dr. Ali Sarzaeem

Economics, while perhaps the most successful scientific discipline within the social sciences, faces the problem of becoming increasingly distant from the power of mutual understanding and common language with the general public. Economic papers are now no different from writings in electrical engineering, filled from beginning to end with difficult and arcane formulas. Most economists have become so entangled in specialized jargon that, like some physicians or lawyers, they cannot express their purpose simply. For over a decade, economists have recognized this problem and understood its detriments. For this reason, books have gradually been written to present the most important findings of economics in a language comprehensible to all, so that the general public can benefit from the astonishing advances of this important branch of human knowledge. The list that follows consists of books whose reading requires no specific academic background, and all people can learn valuable and worthwhile points from reading them. Most of the books on this list have been translated worldwide into various languages, including Persian, and are usually bestsellers. It is hoped that readers will both enjoy reading them and learn interesting points.

Economics for Everyone / Ali Sarzaeem / Termeh Publications

Economic Insight for Everyone / Ali Sarzaeem / Termeh Publications

Economics / Dasgupta / Translated by Jafar Kheirkhahan / Mahi Publishing

How an Economy Grows and Why It Crashes / Peter Schiff and Andrew Schiff / Translated by Hamid Arbab / Ney Publishing

The Economics of Hidden Social Anomalies / Dubner and Levitt / Translated by Saeed Moshiri / Ney Publishing

Economic Gangsters / Fisman and Miguel / Translated by Farrokh Ghobadi / Negah-e Moaser Publishing

Why Nations Fail / Acemoglu and Robinson

Economic Origins of Dictatorship and Democracy / Acemoglu and Robinson / Translated by Kheirkhahan and Sarzaeem / Kavir Publishing

Poor Economics / Banerjee and Duflo / Translated by Kheirkhahan and Feizi / Donya-e-Eqtesad Publications

The Other Path / De Soto / Translated by Jafar Kheirkhahan / Ney Publishing