Business &amp; Economics Book Reviews

A foundational economic text that remains intellectually rewarding despite its 18th-century prose and length, essential for understanding the philosophical roots of capitalism and market theory.

Feb 14, 2026

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck

A scientifically grounded exploration of how beliefs about ability influence achievement, offering valuable insights for personal and professional development despite some oversimplification of complex motivational dynamics.

Feb 12, 2026

The Road to Serfdom: Text and Documents--The Definitive Edition (The Collected Works of F. A. Hayek, Volume 2) by F. A. Hayek

A intellectually rigorous and historically grounded critique of central planning that remains remarkably relevant, though some arguments require updating for contemporary mixed economies.

Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman

A challenging but rewarding exploration of human decision-making that remains highly relevant despite its academic origins and demanding pace.

Basic Economics: A Common Sense Guide to the Economy by Thomas Sowell

4.1

Thomas Sowell successfully makes economic principles accessible to general readers through clear explanations and real-world examples, though the consistently free-market perspective may limit consideration of alternative viewpoints.

Feb 10, 2026

The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy by Thomas J. Stanley Ph.D., William D. Danko Ph.D

4.0

A research-driven classic that reveals surprising truths about American millionaires, offering timeless wealth-building principles despite some dated perspectives.

Feb 15, 2026

By (Author) Jim Collins: Good To Great by Bestselling Author: Jim Collins

3.8

A methodologically rigorous business classic that offers valuable frameworks for organizational excellence, though some concepts show their age in today's rapidly changing business environment.

Financial Literacy for Young Adults Amplified: Prepare for Inflation & Recession, Decide Between Buying or Renting, & Borrow Smarter by Raman Keane

A practical financial guide that addresses current economic challenges facing young adults, though its broad scope sometimes sacrifices depth for accessibility.

Feb 18, 2026

The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation To Create Radically Successful Businesses By Er-Paperback by Eric Ries

A valuable methodology guide for early-stage tech entrepreneurs, though the approach has significant limitations beyond software startups and may stifle visionary thinking in pursuit of data-driven validation.

Feb 12, 2026

How an Economy Grows and Why It Crashes by Peter D. Schiff, Andrew J. Schiff

An accessible introduction to Austrian economics through clever island analogies, though ideologically narrow and occasionally oversimplified for complex real-world applications.

Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert T. Kiyosaki