William Beveridge books in order
British economist and social reformer
- Lived
- 1879–1963
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 23
William Beveridge published 1 novel, 6 non-fiction books and 16 other books, beginning with Unemployment (1909). The best-known is Full Employment in a Free Society (1944).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with William Beveridge
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Full Employment in a Free Society
William Beveridge's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Beveridge Report (1942)
Non-fiction in order
Prices and Wages in England from the Twelfth to the Nineteenth Century (1939)
Why I Am a Liberal (1945)
Power and Influence (1953)
A Defence of Free Learning (1959)
The London School of Economics and Its Problems, 1919-1937 (1960)
State Provision for Social Need (1991)
Other books in order
Unemployment (1909)
John and Irene (1912)
The Public Service in War & in Peace (1920)
Insurance for All and Everything (1924)
The Past and Present of Unemployment Insurance (1930)
Causes and Cures of Unemployment (1931)
Changes in Family Life (1932)
Blockade and the Civilian Population (1939)
Social Insurance and Allied Services (1942)
The Pillars of Security (1943)
Beveridge on Beveridge (1944)
Full Employment in a Free Society (1944)
The Price of Peace (1945)
India Called Them (1947)
Voluntary Action (1948)
New Towns and the Case for Them (1952)
About William Beveridge
William Henry Beveridge, 1st Baron Beveridge, was a British economist, eugenicist and Liberal politician who played a central role in designing the British welfare state. His 1942 report Social Insurance and Allied Services served as the basis for the welfare state put in place by the Labour government elected in 1945.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
William Beveridge FAQ
- How many books has William Beveridge written?
- William Beveridge published 1 novel, 6 non-fiction books and 16 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read William Beveridge's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Full Employment in a Free Society.
- What is William Beveridge's last book?
- The London School of Economics and Its Problems, 1919-1937 (1960).
- What is William Beveridge's most famous book?
- Full Employment in a Free Society (1944) is William Beveridge's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.