Friedrich List books in order
German economist
- Lived
- 1789–1846
- Country
- Kingdom of Württemberg
- Books
- 2
Friedrich List published 2 non-fiction books, beginning with Outlines of American Political Economy (1827).
Updated September 2026
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Outlines of American Political Economy
Friedrich List's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Outlines of American Political Economy (1827)
The National System of Political Economy (1885)
About Friedrich List
Daniel Friedrich List was a German entrepreneur, diplomat, economist and political theorist who developed the nationalist theory of political economy in both Europe and the United States. He was a forefather of the German historical school of economics and argued for the Zollverein from a nationalist standpoint. He advocated raising tariffs on imported goods while supporting free trade of domestic goods and stated the cost of a tariff should be seen as an investment in a nation's future productivity. His theories and writing also influenced the American school of economics.
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Friedrich List FAQ
- How many books has Friedrich List written?
- Friedrich List published 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Friedrich List's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Outlines of American Political Economy.
- What is Friedrich List's last book?
- Outlines of American Political Economy (1827).
- What is Friedrich List's most famous book?
- Outlines of American Political Economy (1827) is Friedrich List's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.