Albert O. Hirschman books in order
German-American economist; member of the French Resistance
- Lived
- 1915–2012
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 10
- Also writes as
- Albert Hermant
Albert O. Hirschman published 1 novel, 6 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with Exit, Voice, and Loyalty (1970). The best-known is The Passions and the Interests (1977).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Albert O. Hirschman
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The Passions and the Interests
Albert O. Hirschman's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Exit, Voice, and Loyalty (1970)
Non-fiction in order
National Power and the Structure of Foreign Trade (1945)
The Passions and the Interests (1977)
Essays in Trespassing (1981)
Rival Views of Market Society and Other Recent Essays (1986)
The Rhetoric of Reaction (1991)
Crossing Boundaries (1998)
Other books in order
The Strategy of Economic Development (1958)
Journeys Toward Progress (1963)
Development Projects Observed (1967)
About Albert O. Hirschman
Albert Otto Hirschman was an American economist. He was the author of several influential books on development economics, political economy, and political ideology including The Strategy of Economic Development (1958), Exit, Voice, and Loyalty (1970), The Passions and the Interests (1977), and The Rhetoric of Reaction (1991). He was a founding figure in the School of Social Science at the Institute for Advanced Study and an influential economic advisor to Latin American leaders. In World War II, he played a key role in rescuing refugees from occupied France with the Emergency Rescue Committee.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Albert O. Hirschman FAQ
- How many books has Albert O. Hirschman written?
- Albert O. Hirschman published 1 novel, 6 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Albert O. Hirschman's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Passions and the Interests.
- What is Albert O. Hirschman's last book?
- Crossing Boundaries (1998).
- What is Albert O. Hirschman's most famous book?
- The Passions and the Interests (1977) is Albert O. Hirschman's most widely read book.
- Does Albert O. Hirschman write under a pen name?
- Yes: Albert O. Hirschman has also published as Albert Hermant.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.