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From classic treatises to practical guides on copyright and patent law, Dover's selection of business and economics books is useful for readers of varying degrees of interest and expertise.

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Early Economic Thought: Selected Writings from Aristotle to HumeEarly Economic Thought: Selected Writings from Aristotle to Hume 
by Arthur Eli Monroe
A vital and varied survey of economic theory in the pre-modern era, this well-chosen collection includes extracts from the works of Aristotle, Thomas Aquinas, Antonio Serra, and David Hume.


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Extraordinary Popular DelusionsExtraordinary Popular Delusions 
by Charles Mackay
Classic survey of crowd psychology takes an illuminating, entertaining look at 3 historic swindles: "The Mississippi Scheme," "The South-Sea Bubble," and "Tulipomania." Essential reading for investors.


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The History of the Standard Oil Company: Briefer VersionThe History of the Standard Oil Company: Briefer Version 
by Ida M. Tarbell, David M. Chalmers
This muckraking classic, which eventually led to effective regulation of John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil Company, was the inaugural work for crusading journalists whose mission was to expose corruption in politics and big business.


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Patents and How to Get One: A Practical HandbookPatents and How to Get One: A Practical Handbook 
by U.S. Department of Commerce
Handy official guide describes a patent, defines such terms as "patent pending" and "patent applied for," explains process of registering patents, filing fees, and much else — all in simple, easy-to-understand language.


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The Economic Consequences of the PeaceThe Economic Consequences of the Peace 
by John Maynard Keynes
In 1919, Keynes participated in the negotiations of World War I's armistice. His prophetic view of the European marketplace in the early 20th century has since passed from controversy to conventional wisdom.


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Risk, Uncertainty and ProfitRisk, Uncertainty and Profit 
by Frank H. Knight
This enduring economics text provided the theoretical basis of the entrepreneurial American economy during the post-industrial era. A revolutionary work, it taught the world how to systematically distinguish between risk and uncertainty.


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The Principles of Political Economy and TaxationThe Principles of Political Economy and Taxation 
by David Ricardo
This landmark treatise formulated the principles behind the market economy. Its foundation of the tenets of diminishing returns and economic rent led to the doctrines of distribution theory and international trade theory.


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The Art of SpeculationThe Art of Speculation 
by Philip L. Carret
This classic presents a complete review of the tools of the speculator and offers a full education on a variety of securities — especially bonds, stocks, and derivatives.


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The Acquisitive SocietyThe Acquisitive Society
by R. H. Tawney
This 1920 survey, written by a distinguished critic, examines the subject of economic inequality as a by-product of the rise of capitalism, arguing that material acquisitiveness is morally wrong and a corrupting social influence.



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The Art of SpeculationThe Art of Speculation
by Philip L. Carret
This classic presents a complete review of the tools of the speculator and offers a full education on a variety of securities — especially bonds, stocks, and derivatives.



Our Price $14.95


Early Economic Thought: Selected Writings from Aristotle to HumeEarly Economic Thought: Selected Writings from Aristotle to Hume
by Arthur Eli Monroe
A vital and varied survey of economic theory in the pre-modern era, this well-chosen collection includes extracts from the works of Aristotle, Thomas Aquinas, Antonio Serra, and David Hume.



Our Price $16.95


The Economic Consequences of the PeaceThe Economic Consequences of the Peace
by John Maynard Keynes
In 1919, Keynes participated in the negotiations of World War I's armistice. His prophetic view of the European marketplace in the early 20th century has since passed from controversy to conventional wisdom.



Our Price $14.95


Extraordinary Popular DelusionsExtraordinary Popular Delusions
by Charles Mackay
Classic survey of crowd psychology takes an illuminating, entertaining look at 3 historic swindles: "The Mississippi Scheme," "The South-Sea Bubble," and "Tulipomania." Essential reading for investors.



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General Economic HistoryGeneral Economic History
by Max Weber
Starting with descriptions and analyses of the agrarian systems, the famed economist explores manorial system, guilds, and early capitalism, organization of industry and mining, development of commerce, the transporting of goods, and more.



Our Price $19.95


The History of the Standard Oil Company: Briefer VersionThe History of the Standard Oil Company: Briefer Version
by Ida M. Tarbell, David M. Chalmers
This muckraking classic, which eventually led to effective regulation of John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil Company, was the inaugural work for crusading journalists whose mission was to expose corruption in politics and big business.



Our Price $15.95


Infant Care: A Practical, Up-to-Date Guide for ParentsInfant Care: A Practical, Up-to-Date Guide for Parents
by U.S. Department of Health
Wealth of practical information on raising a healthy child--feeding, formula, play, common problems and worries, first aid, more. 23 illus.



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Patents and How to Get One: A Practical HandbookPatents and How to Get One: A Practical Handbook
by U.S. Department of Commerce
Handy official guide describes a patent, defines such terms as "patent pending" and "patent applied for," explains process of registering patents, filing fees, and much else — all in simple, easy-to-understand language.



Our Price $4.95


The Principles of Political Economy and TaxationThe Principles of Political Economy and Taxation
by David Ricardo
This landmark treatise formulated the principles behind the market economy. Its foundation of the tenets of diminishing returns and economic rent led to the doctrines of distribution theory and international trade theory.



Our Price $9.95


The Principles of Scientific ManagementThe Principles of Scientific Management
by Frederick Winslow Taylor
Since its 1911 publication, this influential essay has helped administrators eliminate inefficiency through a system applicable to individual and collective activities. A classic of decision theory and managerial technique.



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Risk, Uncertainty and ProfitRisk, Uncertainty and Profit
by Frank H. Knight
This enduring economics text provided the theoretical basis of the entrepreneurial American economy during the post-industrial era. A revolutionary work, it taught the world how to systematically distinguish between risk and uncertainty.



Our Price $16.95


Robert's Rules SimplifiedRobert's Rules Simplified
by Arthur T. Lewis, Henry M. Robert
Who has the floor, and how do you make a motion? What keeps a meeting from collapsing into chaos? This bible of parliamentary procedures transforms complex rules into easy-to-understand basics.



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The Wealth of Nations: Representative SelectionsThe Wealth of Nations: Representative Selections
by Adam Smith
Milestone of political philosophy and first systematic formulation of classical English economics. Emphasizes concept of labor as only source of wealth, and defines wealth as access to convenience and pleasure.



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Why You Win or Lose: The Psychology of SpeculationWhy You Win or Lose: The Psychology of Speculation
by Fred C. Kelly
A successful speculator shares his secrets, showing how to make money through the stock market by using amateur psychology skills and studying crowd reaction to market fluctuations.



Our Price $4.95



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