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The Fatal Conceit (Paper) (Collected Works of F.A. Hayek)
1.  The Fatal Conceit (Paper) (Collected Works of F.A. Hayek) by Hayek
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  "Philosofical treaty on how markets work."
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Guns, Germs and Steel: A short history of everybody for the last 13,000 years
2.  Guns, Germs and Steel: A short history of everybody for the last 13,000 years by Jared Diamond
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  "Understanding the first 13.000 years of mankind."
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The Rise of the Western World: A New Economic History
3.  The Rise of the Western World: A New Economic History by Douglass C. North
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  "Understanding the rise of the Western world. Emphasising the importance of institutions."
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The Rise and Decline of Nations: Economic Growth, Stagflation and Social Rigidities
4.  The Rise and Decline of Nations: Economic Growth, Stagflation and Social Rigidities by Olson
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  "Understanding why succesfull nations decline."
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The Selfish Gene: 30th Anniversary edition
5.  The Selfish Gene: 30th Anniversary edition by Richard Dawkins
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  "Understanding the meaning of life."
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Fooled by Randomness: The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and in the Markets
6.  Fooled by Randomness: The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and in the Markets by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
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  "Understanding the impact of extreme events on life and investing. Also on understanding the importance of remaining humble."
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The Wisdom of Crowds
7.  The Wisdom of Crowds by James Surowiecki
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  "Understanding hypes and the wisdom of crowds."
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