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Economics for Beginners
My son has a degree in Political Economy, and has loved economics since he was a child.
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When he was younger, my economics-loving son enjoyed the Penny Candy books in the Uncle Eric Series, written by Richard Maybury. These books come from a free market perspective and are politically conservative/libertarian. Many people use that book with the coordinating workbook, A Bluestocking Guide: Economics, for their economics study in high school.
If this seems too basic, or you are interested in digging deeper, my son loves Economics in One Lesson by Henry Hazlitt.
For my older son, who was not particularly interested in economics, we chose to use the Teaching Company lectures instead. It seemed the least painful way to introduce him to economics. It’s interesting to note that economics is like politics – books can represent the world view and political persuasion of the author. It can be difficult to find a perspective that matches your own. I’m not sure these books are a “perfect” match for our family, but they definitely worked! If you have a little more time, be sure to look at Founders Academy where they promise US History and Economics in half the time without the tears.
Please note: This post was originally published in August 2011 and has been revamped and updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
This post contains affiliate links. If you click and buy I may make a few pennies, but not enough for a latte.
Economics for Beginners
When he was younger, my economics-loving son enjoyed the Penny Candy books in the Uncle Eric Series, written by Richard Maybury. These books come from a free market perspective and are politically conservative/libertarian. Many people use that book with the coordinating workbook, A Bluestocking Guide: Economics, for their economics study in high school.
If this seems too basic, or you are interested in digging deeper, my son loves Economics in One Lesson by Henry Hazlitt.
For my older son, who was not particularly interested in economics, we chose to use the Teaching Company lectures instead. It seemed the least painful way to introduce him to economics. It’s interesting to note that economics is like politics – books can represent the world view and political persuasion of the author. It can be difficult to find a perspective that matches your own. I’m not sure these books are a “perfect” match for our family, but they definitely worked! If you have a little more time, be sure to look at Founders Academy where they promise US History and Economics in half the time without the tears.
Please note: This post was originally published in August 2011 and has been revamped and updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
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Thanks Deanna! I'm so glad it helped!
Blessings,
Lee
What great-looking resources. I had no idea what to do with economics till I read this post. Thank you!
My son is a rising senior who is planning to major in Economics. We used Economics in a Box (used in by My Father's World) and LOVED it! Again, very free market. The curriculum includes chapters from the book Money, Greed, and God, which I found helpful in reconciling my faith and my free market beliefs. I could not recommend it more highly. This year my son will take AP Micro & AP Macro Economics online through Patrick Henry College.
Thank you, Ashley!
It's wonderful to know what works!
Robin
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<<>> Hi Linda! It's good to see you online
Blessings,
Lee
We loved the Uncle Eric books in elementary/middle school as well. We used Sonlight's plan for Economics in high school, the core of which is Thinkwell. We've used Thinkwell for high school math, physics and economics. I can't express how much we love it! Landon took Thinkwell's Calculus course followed by the AP Calculus BC test and scored a 5. I have no doubt he could have done the same on the AP Economics test, but he didn't need that particular college credit.
Thank you. My head's been swirling with so many different options, this included. Your opinion of it just moved it up my list.