Gustav Stolper has the ability to explain complicated concepts in clear concise language that is very accessible to the general reader who is not a specialist in politics and economics. This book was published in the 1940's during World War II and some of the fables he debunks are still widely believed in today, particularly the ones about European colonialism, how capitalism works, the business cycle, and what really makes a "have" vs. a "have not" nation. It's a great choice if you are a layman wishing to learn more about these topics (all listed in the book description above) or have a historical interest in what public opinion was like in the 1940's when the war was going on and its outcome was uncertain.
The book appears to be out of print, which is a shame. The edition I was able to find is a vintage hardback one from 1942.
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