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The Fatal Conceit (Paper) (Collected Works of F a Hayek)The Fatal Conceit (Paper) (Collected Works of F a Hayek) by Hayek
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Philosofical treaty on how markets work.
Guns, Germs and Steel: A short history of everybody for the last 13,000 yearsGuns, Germs and Steel: A short history of everybody for the last 13,000 years by Jared M. Diamond
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Understanding the first 13.000 years of mankind.
The Rise of the Western World: A New Economic HistoryThe Rise of the Western World: A New Economic History by Douglass C. North
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Understanding the rise of the Western world. Emphasising the importance of institutions.
The Rise and Decline of Nations: Economic Growth, Stagflation and Social RigiditiesThe Rise and Decline of Nations: Economic Growth, Stagflation and Social Rigidities by Olson
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Understanding why succesfull nations decline.
The Selfish Gene: 30th Anniversary editionThe Selfish Gene: 30th Anniversary edition by Richard Dawkins
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Understanding the meaning of life.
Fooled by Randomness: The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and in the MarketsFooled by Randomness: The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and in the Markets by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
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Understanding the impact of extreme events on life and investing. Also on understanding the importance of remaining humble.
The Wisdom of CrowdsThe Wisdom of Crowds by James Surowiecki
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Understanding hypes and the wisdom of crowds.