Robert Fogel books in order
American economist and historian
- Lived
- 1926–2013
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 7
Robert Fogel published 1 novel, 4 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with Time on the Cross (1974).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Robert Fogel
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Time on the Cross
Robert Fogel's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Time on the Cross: The Economics of American Slavery (1974)
Non-fiction in order
Railroads and American Economic Growth (1964)
Without Consent or Contract (1989)
The Fourth Great Awakening and the Future of Egalitarianism (2000)
The Escape from Hunger and Premature Death, 17002100 (2004)
Other books in order
Time on the Cross (1974)
Explaining Long-Term Trends in Health and Longevity (2012)
About Robert Fogel
Robert William Fogel was an American economic historian and winner of the 1993 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. As of his death, he was the Charles R. Walgreen Distinguished Service Professor of American Institutions and director of the Center for Population Economics (CPE) at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business. He is best known as an advocate of cliometrics, an approach to history emphasizing the use of quantitative methods.
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Robert Fogel FAQ
- How many books has Robert Fogel written?
- Robert Fogel published 1 novel, 4 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Robert Fogel's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Time on the Cross.
- What is Robert Fogel's last book?
- The Escape from Hunger and Premature Death, 17002100 (2004).
- What is Robert Fogel's most famous book?
- Time on the Cross (1974) is Robert Fogel'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.