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Hello Contributers, 
 
I am delighted that although I joined this list yesterday I already have 
come upon a subject near and dear to my own heart. I started my first micro 
and 
macro courses this semester and fell in love with the power and scope of 
economic thinking. I immediately began to search out the great books of 
economics. I started at the beginning; no, not Smith, the real beginning, 
Hesiod's Work and days. I have subsequently read (I am not saying I have 
given these writers the thorough reading they deserve) Smith, Veblen, 
Ricardo, Malthus, Marx, Heilbroner, and others. I find this grounding 
allows me the proper foundation and perspective on modern economics. If 
there was originally a list of works and authors that started this string I 
would be gratefull if someone could send it to me. Also if anyone has their 
own recommendations for a motivated economics student like myself (im also 
trying to shore up my philosophy background) I would love it. 
 
Michael Doherty 
UMass student 
 
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