--- product_id: 79767466 title: "Economics in One Lesson: The Shortest and Surest Way to Understand Basic Economics" price: "R386" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/79767466-economics-in-one-lesson-the-shortest-and-surest-way-to store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Economics in One Lesson: The Shortest and Surest Way to Understand Basic Economics **Price:** R386 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Economics in One Lesson: The Shortest and Surest Way to Understand Basic Economics - **How much does it cost?** R386 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/79767466-economics-in-one-lesson-the-shortest-and-surest-way-to) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Over a million copies sold! A fundamental influence on modern libertarianism, this classic guide to the basics of economic theory defends capitalism and the free market from economic myths that persist to this day. “A magnificent job of theoretical exposition.”—Ayn Rand Considered among the leading economic thinkers of the “Austrian School,” which includes Carl Menger, Ludwig von Mises, Friedrich (F.A.) Hayek, and others, Henry Hazlitt wrote Economics in One Lesson in 1946. Concise and instructive, it is also deceptively prescient and far-reaching in its efforts to dissemble economic fallacies that are so prevalent they have almost become a new orthodoxy. Economic commentators across the political spectrum have credited Hazlitt with foreseeing the collapse of the global economy which occurred more than fifty years after the initial publication of Economics in One Lesson . Hazlitt’s focus on non-governmental solutions, strong—and strongly reasoned—anti-deficit position, and general emphasis on free markets, economic liberty of individuals, and the dangers of government intervention make Economics in One Lesson every bit as relevant and valuable today as it has been since publication. Review: Fundamentals - One of the most valuable fundamental for the buisness mindsets Greet to see it 📚 Review: Not the only econony book you need, but definitely a classis - Personlly, I approached this book without having any idea of what it is. I was merely told that this is the economics Bible. I did not even properly look at the cover of the book when I picked it up and started reading. But only after reading a few pages, I realised that this book does not teach economy. It is merely trying to justify a certain school of thought. Then I closed it, and noticed the recommendation by Ayn Rand on the cover. I was like, "Oh No!" However, just because I do not agree with the author does not mean I should rate it low. This book does its job very well, which is to explain one side of the story. It uses simple language, is concise, and illustrates its points with examples. It is your responsibility as a reader to also read authors who tell the other side of the story. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #4,372 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2 in Free Enterprise #10 in Economic History (Books) #60 in Encyclopaedias & Reference Works (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 4,622 Reviews | ## Images ![Economics in One Lesson: The Shortest and Surest Way to Understand Basic Economics - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/717uFJhsjxL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fundamentals *by P***L on 11 December 2025* One of the most valuable fundamental for the buisness mindsets Greet to see it 📚 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not the only econony book you need, but definitely a classis *by S***S on 23 October 2020* Personlly, I approached this book without having any idea of what it is. I was merely told that this is the economics Bible. I did not even properly look at the cover of the book when I picked it up and started reading. But only after reading a few pages, I realised that this book does not teach economy. It is merely trying to justify a certain school of thought. Then I closed it, and noticed the recommendation by Ayn Rand on the cover. I was like, "Oh No!" However, just because I do not agree with the author does not mean I should rate it low. This book does its job very well, which is to explain one side of the story. It uses simple language, is concise, and illustrates its points with examples. It is your responsibility as a reader to also read authors who tell the other side of the story. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good introduction to open economuc policy *by A***R on 6 December 2018* The book will be liked by those who support open economics, author rightly tells us to evaluate every question of economics in all its dimensions but I think he misses some dimensions himself.. ## Frequently Bought Together - Economics in One Lesson: The Shortest and Surest Way to Understand Basic Economics - The Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness - I Will Teach You to Be Rich: No Guilt. No Excuses. 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