The Theory of Money and Credit
Book description
"It is impossible to grasp the meaning of the idea of sound money if one does not realize that it was devised as an instrument for the protection of civil liberties against despotic inroads on the part of governments." - from The Theory of Money and Credit
Originally published in…
Why read it?
1 author picked The Theory of Money and Credit as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Written over a century ago, this is a book for the ages.
I read this book early in my career, and it provided a basis for understanding money that helped form my current economic theories. Mises reveals how money originated in the market and how its value is based on its efficacy as a commodity in exchange.
Mises concisely lays out the case for sound money with no inflation and introduces the beginnings of a full-scale business cycle theory.
From Michael's list on fiscal destruction of America’s foundation of freedom.
Want books like The Theory of Money and Credit?
Our community of 12,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like The Theory of Money and Credit.