Basic Mathematics for Economists vs The Wealth of Nations: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Economics, Finance, Nonfiction, Business
Basic Mathematics for Economists
Economics students will welcome the new edition of this excellent textbook. Mathematics is an integral part of economics and understanding basic concepts is vital. Given that many students come into economics courses…
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The Wealth of Nations
Adam Smith's The Wealth of Nations was recognized as a landmark of human thought upon its publication in 1776. As the first scientific argument for the principles of political economy, it is the point of departure for…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Wealth of Nations has the widest readership — 36060 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Basic Mathematics for Economists | The Wealth of Nations | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.9 (19) | 3.9 (36060) |
| Hardcover | — | 5.0 (1) |
| Google Books | — | 4.0 (16) |
| Apple Books | — | 4.5 (25) |
Reception
| Basic Mathematics for Economists | The Wealth of Nations | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 19 | 36060 |
| Editions | 13 | 123 |
| Citations | 14 | — |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | — | 119269 |
| Reading it now | — | 22571 |
| Written reviews | — | 1566 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 16754 |
| Pages | 514 | 512 |