The Way the World Works by Jude Wanniski

"The Way the World Works" is an in-depth exploration of political economy, presenting an argument for supply-side economics. The author suggests that economic growth is primarily influenced by the reduction of barriers in production, including lower tax rates. The book presents historical examples to support this theory, arguing that government intervention often leads to economic instability. This text is considered a fundamental work in supply-side economics and has had a significant influence on economic policy discussions.

The 2838th greatest book of all time

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Total Points: 138

Since this book was first published in 1978, there is a penalty of 6.4%. The age adjusted score is 129.17.

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