The Wealth of Nations

The Wealth of Nations Book Cover

Adam Smith's 1776 treatise reveals how division of labor, capital accumulation, and free markets create prosperity without central direction or government control.

Capital in the Twenty-First Century

Capital in the Twenty-First Century Book Cover

When returns on capital exceed economic growth, inherited wealth dominates earned income. Can democracy survive extreme inequality? A data-driven analysis.

Salt: A World History

Salt: A World History Book Cover

The only rock we eat once financed wars, secured empires, and sparked revolutions. How did this humble mineral shape civilizations from ancient China to modern times?

The Richest Man in Babylon

The Richest Man in Babylon Book Cover

Ancient parables from 4,000 years ago reveal timeless wealth secrets. Learn how a poor scribe became Babylon's richest man through the Seven Cures and Five Laws of Gold.