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Review: Economics In One Lesson

February 2, 2009 in Politics, Reviews | No comments

Economics In One Lesson Economics In One Lesson is an easy-to-read, insightful application of Austrian economics to a variety of economic arguments.

The book begins with a discussion of the need to consider both local and universal, short and long-term effects of any economic idea. Each successive chapter looks at a particular economic concept in light of this philosophy. Topics like tariffs, credit/debt, public works projects, price-fixing, unions, minimum wage, and inflation are all explained clearly. The book then concludes with a review of the general principles used.

Economics In One Lesson convincingly shows how many common-sense ideas about economics are just as applicable to a global economy as to one’s household finances. It methodically reveals how economic schemes that claim to get “something for nothing” invariably fail to consider side-effects which, at the very least, subsidize the claimed benefits, and often do so less efficiently than a free-market solution would. I highly recommend this book as an introductory text for its clear treatment of a murky subject.

This book is also available as a free downloadable PDF file.

Review: True Worship

May 29, 2007 in Christianity, Reviews | No comments

True Worship Book Cover True Worship is a great introduction to a deeper understanding of biblical worship. The book presents the biblical foundations of worship well, and is a quick read. The chapters on the purpose of corporate gatherings and the Lord’s Supper are excellent. There are many analogies throughout the book, many of which are entertaining, and some of which are helpful.

The one issue I had with the book is the way the author interpreted Paul’s exhortation about speaking in tongues. The author’s view was that because Paul was addressing a specific issue in Corinth (which he was), we shouldn’t think that Paul meant to uniquely emphasize the gifts of prophecy and tongues. I agree that care needs to be taken here, but 1 Corinthians 12:31 seems to indicate that not all gifts are equal, so it would be appropriate to place some emphasis on the “higher” ones.

In the context of the entire book, that was a small issue. The majority of the book was well-founded and helpful. I would recommend it to anyone looking to deepen their understanding of worship.