JIM O'NEILL: These Are The Books And Economists That Influenced The Way I Think

Business Insider

Goldman Sachs just announced that its legendary economist Jim O'Neill would be retiring later this year.

In September, Business Insider asked O'Neill what economists and books shaped the way he thinks.

"Gosh where to start?" he said.

What follows is a tight list of economists — some well-known and some obscure. The list includes old and new books including O'Neill's "Bible." It also includes a book that he used to develop one of Goldman Sachs' proprietary currency forecasting models.

As we wait to hear about his next move, check out the books that influenced him the most.