David D. Friedman books in order
American economist, physicist, legal scholar, and libertarian theorist
- Born
- 1945
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 5
David D. Friedman has published 2 novels and 3 non-fiction books, beginning with The Machinery of Freedom (1973). The latest is Future Imperfect (2008).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with David D. Friedman
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The Machinery of Freedom
David D. Friedman's most-read book.
Newest
Future Imperfect
Published 2008.
Standalone novels in order
The Machinery of Freedom (1973)
Future Imperfect (2008)
Non-fiction in order
Price Theory (1990)
Hidden Order (1996)
Law's Order (2000)
About David D. Friedman
David Director Friedman is an American economist, physicist, and legal scholar. He is known for his textbook writings on microeconomics and the libertarian theory of anarcho-capitalism, which is the subject of his most popular book, The Machinery of Freedom. Described by Walter Block as a "free-market anarchist" theorist, Friedman has also authored several other books and articles, including Price Theory: An Intermediate Text (1986), Law's Order: What Economics Has to Do with Law and Why It Matters (2000), Hidden Order: The Economics of Everyday Life (1996), and Future Imperfect (2008).
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David D. Friedman FAQ
- How many books has David D. Friedman written?
- David D. Friedman has published 2 novels and 3 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read David D. Friedman's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Machinery of Freedom.
- What is David D. Friedman's latest book?
- Future Imperfect (2008).
- What is David D. Friedman's most famous book?
- The Machinery of Freedom (1973) is David D. Friedman's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.