Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything – Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything is a fascinating and thought-provoking book written by economist Steven D. Levitt and journalist Stephen J. Dubner. Published in 2005, this groundbreaking book challenges conventional wisdom and

The Wealth of Nations is a critically acclaimed book written by the Scottish philosopher and economist, Adam Smith, in 1776. Smith is considered to be the founding father of modern economics and his book has been hailed as one of the most influential texts in the field. Smith’s main argument in The Wealth of Nations

A Brief Introduction to Robert Gibbons Robert Gibbons is a prominent economist and professor known for his work on game theory and applied economics. He is currently the Sloan Distinguished Professor of Management at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Sloan School of Management. Born in 1959, Gibbons received his undergraduate degree from Princeton University

Behavioral Economics: When Psychology and Economics Collide – Scott Huettel and Alan G. Sanfey Behavioral economics is a rapidly growing field that combines elements of psychology and economics to better understand human decision-making and behavior. It challenges traditional economic theories that assume individuals always act rationally and in their own self-interest. Instead, behavioral economics takes

Debraj Ray is a well-known development economist who has made significant contributions to the field through his research and teaching. He is currently the Silver Professor of Economics at New York University where he has been teaching since 1997. In addition to that, he is also a visiting professor at Indian Statistical Institute in Kolkata,

International economics is a branch of economics that focuses on the flow of goods and services between countries. It studies the interactions between different countries in terms of trade, investment, migration, and other economic activities. One of the prominent figures in the field of international economics is Paul Krugman, a Nobel Prize-winning economist who is

Introduction Public finance is a branch of economics that focuses on the study of government expenditures, taxes, and debt. It aims to understand how governments raise and spend money in order to provide public services and promote economic growth. One influential textbook on this subject is Public Finance by Harvey S. Rosen and Ted Gayer.

Microeconomic theory is the study of how individuals and firms make decisions about the allocation of scarce resources. It is a fundamental branch of economics and is often referred to as the invisible hand that guides market forces. One of the most influential works in microeconomic theory is the book, Microeconomic Theory by Andreu Mas-Colell,

Econometrics and Fumio Hayashi Econometrics is a branch of economics that uses statistical and mathematical methods to analyze economic data. It is often used to test economic theories and make predictions about future economic trends. One of the most influential figures in the field of econometrics is Fumio Hayashi, a Japanese economist who has made

Intermediate Macroeconomics – David Romer David Romer is an American economist and a professor of economics at the University of California, Berkeley. He is best known for his contributions to macroeconomics, particularly in the areas of economic growth and monetary policy. Born in 1958, Romer received his undergraduate education at Princeton University and went on