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Welcome, fellow equines and finance enthusiasts!

If you’re new to economics and want to learn more (as in a LOT more), you’re just where you need to be.

Let us start with… what else? Money! First of all, click HERE for a general overview article, the basics of money so to speak. And moving on, here are several more specific articles that will help you cement the aforementioned basic concepts:

From Barter to Coins: A Horse’s Tale of the Emergence of Money

Commodity Money: An Equine Exploration of Its Emergence and Significance

A Gallop Through the History of Metal Money: An Equine Perspective on Its Development and Impact

A Canter Through the History of Paper Money: An Equine Perspective on Its Spread and Impact

The Galloping History of Banking: An Equine Perspective on the Establishment of Banks

Neigh-ver a Dull Moment: A Horse’s Take on the Gold Standard

Mane Attraction: A Horse’s Guide to the Emergence of Fiat Money

No Horseplay: A Galloping Guide to the Growth of Credit

Hay There, Digital Money! A Horse’s Canter Through the Rise of Digital Currency

Saddle Up for Cryptocurrencies: A Horse’s Gallop Through the Advent of Digital Gold

CBDCs: A Horse’s Gallop Through the Emergence of Central Bank Digital Currencies

A Horse’s Canter Through Fintech Innovations: P2P Lending, Robo-Advisors, and Digital-Only Banks

Moving on, click HERE for a detailed article on how markets work. More specifically, on why and how Asset X, Product X or Service X ends up being worth $Y and not $Z. For a more granular perspective, follow the links below for articles related to specific components:

Trotting Along the Supply and Demand Track: A Horse’s Take on Economic Fundamentals

Canter to the Crossroads: A Horse’s Guide to Market Equilibrium

A Gallop Through Price Mechanisms: A Horse’s Perspective on Market Forces

The Stables of Commerce: A Horse’s Trot Through Market Structures

A Gallop Toward Perfection: A Horse’s Dive into Perfect Competition

A Canter Through Monopolistic Competition: A Horse’s Perspective on Imperfect Markets

Galloping Through the Oligopoly Landscape: A Horse’s Insight into Dominant Market Players

The Lone Stallion of the Market: A Horse’s Guide to Monopolies

When Markets Go Off Track: A Horse’s Perspective on Market Failures

Horse Sense and Externalities: An Equine Guide to Unintended Economic Consequences

The Economics of Public Goods: A Horse’s Canter Through the Commons

Asymmetric Information: A Horse’s Gallop Through the Realm of Unequal Knowledge

Next, click HERE for an overview on the let’s call it plumbing of the worldwide financial system or on one of the articles below for a more specific issue pertaining to the broader topic:

Central Banks: The Beating Heart of the Financial System – A Horse’s Insight

Commercial Banks: The Arteries of the Financial System – A Horse’s In-Depth View

The Shadow Banking System: A Hidden Equine Expedition into the Financial Realm

Investment Banks: The Stallions of Finance – A Horse’s In-Depth View

The Foreign Exchange Market: A Horse’s Gallop Through the Global Currency Landscape

The Securities Markets: A Horse’s Canter Through the Financial Pastures of Stocks and Bonds

Clearing and Settlement Systems: A Horse’s Journey Through the Financial Market’s Unsung Heroes

Payment Systems: A Horse’s Trot Through the World of Financial Transactions

Systemic Risk: A Horse’s Gallop Through the Perils of the Financial System

Macroprudential Regulation: A Horse’s Canter Through the Realm of Financial Stability

A Galloping Journey Through Global Coordination in the Financial System: An Equine Perspective

It is now time to move on to putting inflation under the microscope, with the following articles representing a more than decent enough starting point in your journey toward mastering everything inflation-related:

Finally, let’s give credit is due by also analyzing a wide range of economic thinkers who have meaningfully contributed to the field of economics (please note that they are listed in random order):

Galloping Through the Invisible Hoof: A Horse’s Guide to Adam Smith’s Economic Legacy

Horsing Around with Keynesian Economics: A Closer Look at John Maynard Keynes’ Life and Legacy

Galloping Through Free Market Ideas: Milton Friedman’s Life and Impact on Economics

A Canter Through the Foundations: Paul Samuelson and the Modernization of Economics

A Race Through the Ideas of Friedrich Hayek: The Life and Legacy of a Champion of Liberty

A Neigh for Human Development: The Life and Contributions of Amartya Sen

Whinnying Wisdom: A Galloping Glimpse into the Life and Legacy of Joseph Stiglitz

Kenneth Arrow: A Champion Steed in the Race of Economic Thought

Gary Becker: The Workhorse of Economic Innovation

From the Horse’s Mouth: Trotting Through the Life and Ideas of Karl Marx

Galloping Through the World of Ronald Coase: A Horse’s Tale of an Economic Legend

James Tobin: A Thoroughbred Economist in a Field of Ponies