Basic economics: a citizen's guide to the economy
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New York : Basic Books, c2004., New York : Basic Books, [2004].
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Book
Edition:
Rev. and expanded ed.
Physical Desc:
x, 438 pages ; 25 cm.
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1 copy, 2 people are on the wait list.
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The bestselling citizen's guide to economics
Basic Economics is a citizen's guide to economics, written for those who want to understand how the economy works but have no interest in jargon or equations. Bestselling economist Thomas Sowell explains the general principles underlying different economic systems: capitalist, socialist, feudal, and so on. In readable language, he shows how to critique economic policies in terms of the incentives they create, rather than the goals they proclaim. With clear explanations of the entire field, from rent control and the rise and fall of businesses to the international balance of payments, this is the first book for anyone who wishes to understand how the economy functions.
This fifth edition includes a new chapter explaining the reasons for large differences of wealth and income between nations.
Drawing on lively examples from around the world and from centuries of history, Sowell explains basic economic principles for the general public in plain English.
Basic Economics is a citizen's guide to economics, written for those who want to understand how the economy works but have no interest in jargon or equations. Bestselling economist Thomas Sowell explains the general principles underlying different economic systems: capitalist, socialist, feudal, and so on. In readable language, he shows how to critique economic policies in terms of the incentives they create, rather than the goals they proclaim. With clear explanations of the entire field, from rent control and the rise and fall of businesses to the international balance of payments, this is the first book for anyone who wishes to understand how the economy functions.
This fifth edition includes a new chapter explaining the reasons for large differences of wealth and income between nations.
Drawing on lively examples from around the world and from centuries of history, Sowell explains basic economic principles for the general public in plain English.
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Language:
English
ISBN:
0465081452 (alk. paper)
Lexile measure:
1480
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 407-432) and index.
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Sowell, T. (2004). Basic economics: a citizen's guide to the economy. Rev. and expanded ed. New York, Basic Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Sowell, Thomas, 1930-. 2004. Basic Economics: A Citizen's Guide to the Economy. New York, Basic Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Sowell, Thomas, 1930-, Basic Economics: A Citizen's Guide to the Economy. New York, Basic Books, 2004.
MLA Citation (style guide)Sowell, Thomas. Basic Economics: A Citizen's Guide to the Economy. Rev. and expanded ed. New York, Basic Books, 2004.
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