I have to say this, two years ago if I was told I would be interested in economics or even knowledgeable about it to hold conversations, I would not have believed that. I never offered an economics course in Secondary or University. I simply kept dodging, for an unknown reason. Between 2015 and 2020, I came to the realization that Economics is important to understanding poverty, wealth, and history. I have been involved in some efforts to make a difference in my community, many of these problems can be boiled down to poverty and ignorance. Reading books on economics has helped me see the world in a different way. Economics is empirical. The more I read on economics, the more I come to the conclusion that everyone needs to understand economics, especially folks in countries like ours, that have a high number of poor people. Another thing I’ve noticed is how economics is determined by politics, political choices influence economic outcomes. For the most part, Nigeria has made disastrous political decisions that led to disastrous economic output. Maybe, just maybe, when more people understand economics, we will make different political choices.
If I eventually develop an interest in economics, as this is a persuasive invitation, "The Rise and Fall of Nations" and "Basic Economics" should be among the firsts I get to read. The former, because of this review and the statement about how the commoner is the most reliable source in determining the effectiveness of an economy. I need to understand this point. And the latter, because of the title and that it is an entire economic course in a single text.
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If I eventually develop an interest in economics, as this is a persuasive invitation, "The Rise and Fall of Nations" and "Basic Economics" should be among the firsts I get to read. The former, because of this review and the statement about how the commoner is the most reliable source in determining the effectiveness of an economy. I need to understand this point. And the latter, because of the title and that it is an entire economic course in a single text.
Thank you for sharing, Leader!