----------------- HES POSTING ----------------- 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 ------------ FOOTER TO HES POSTING ------------ For information, send the message "info HES" to [log in to unmask]