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Overview

This is the revised and enlarged edition of a new kind of introduction to economics for the general public-without graphs, statistics, or jargon. In addition to being updated, Basic Economics has also become more internationalized by including economic problems from more countries around the world, because the basic principles of economics are not confined by national borders. While most chapter titles remain the same, their contents have changed considerably, reflecting the experiences of many different peoples and cultures.

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Overview

This is the revised and enlarged edition of a new kind of introduction to economics for the general public-without graphs, statistics, or jargon. In addition to being updated, Basic Economics has also become more internationalized by including economic problems from more countries around the world, because the basic principles of economics are not confined by national borders. While most chapter titles remain the same, their contents have changed considerably, reflecting the experiences of many different peoples and cultures.

Editorial Reviews

American Spectator
Sowell fans will find it a good read and a good resource.
From The Critics
All Democrats should be required to read Thomas Sowell's book 'Basic Economics'...

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780465081455
  • Publisher: Basic Books
  • Publication date: 12/23/2003
  • Edition description: Revised & Expanded Edition
  • Pages: 438
  • Series: Art of Mentoring Series
  • Product dimensions: 6.48 (w) x 9.40 (h) x 1.38 (d)

Meet the Author

Thomas Sowell has taught economics at a number of colleges and universities, including Cornell, University of California Los Angeles, and Amherst. He has published both scholarly and popular articles and books on economics, and is currently a scholar in residence at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University.

Table of Contents

Preface
1 What is Economics? 1
Pt. I Prices and Markets
2 The Role of Prices 7
3 Price Controls 21
4 An Overview 41
Pt. II Industry and Commerce
5 The Rise and Fall of Businesses 63
6 The Role of Profits - and Losses 78
7 Big Business and Government 99
8 An Overview 119
Pt. III Work and Pay
9 Productivity and Pay 141
10 Controlled Labor Markets 159
11 An Overview 176
Pt. IV Time and Risk
12 Investment and Speculation 191
13 Risks and Insurance 210
14 An Overview 229
Pt. V The National Economy
15 National Output 245
16 Money and the Banking System 257
17 The Role of Government 271
18 An Overview 295
Pt. VI The International Economy
19 International Trade 307
20 International Transfers of Wealth 327
21 An Overview 346
Pt. VII Special Economic Issues
22 "Non-Economic" Values 359
23 Myths About Markets 372
24 Parting Thoughts 390
Questions 397
Sources 407
Index 433
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    Posted January 11, 2004

    good book

    This book is easy to understand and is easy reading. If you are learning or just want a better understanding, It is a perfect choice.

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