Resources

 

Some recommended material for learning more about libertarian anarchism and Austrian economic theory.

For the absolute beginner

  • LearnLiberty.org — A compendium of very nice short videos explaining the basics of libertarianism.

For beginners

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  • Economics for Real People, by Gene Callahan [free PDF] — This is the perfect introduction to Austrian economics: short, enjoyable to read, and comprehensive.
  • For a New Liberty, by Murray Rothbard [free PDF & mp3 or ePub] — The book is subtitled “The Libertarian Manifesto” and offers a comprehensive overview of the libertarian anarchist position.
  • The Machinery of Freedom, by David Friedman [free PDF] — An excellent introduction to libertarian anarchism from a consequentialist perspective.
  • Healing Our World, by Mary Ruwart [free HTML] — A great book for leftists. Ruwart explains how government systematically harms the poor to the benefit of the wealthy and politically connected.

Further learning

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