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Basic Economics: A Common Sense Guide to the Economy -- Thomas Sowell - Hardcove

Description: 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 t Book and Mortar Record Store Basic Economics: A Common Sense Guide to the Economy -- Thomas Sowell 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. Author: Thomas Sowell Publisher: Basic Books Published: 12/31/2014 Pages: 704 Binding Type: Hardcover Weight: 2.15lbs Size: 9.30h x 6.10w x 2.30d ISBN: 9780465060733 Review Citation(s): Choice 05/01/2015 pg. 1556 About the Author Thomas Sowell is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He is the author of dozens of books including Charter Schools and Their Enemies, winner of the 2021 Hayek Book Prize. He is the recipient of numerous other awards, including the National Humanities Medal, presented by the President of the United States in 2003.

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Label: Basic Books

Artist: Sowell, Thomas

Album: Basic Economics

Edition: 5

Book Title: Basic Economics

Number of Pages: 704 Pages

Language: English

Publisher: Basic Books

Topic: Political Economy, Political Ideologies / Libertarianism, Economics / General, Economics / Theory

Publication Year: 2014

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Genre: Political Science, Business & Economics

Item Weight: 33.7 Oz

Item Length: 9.5 in

Author: Thomas Sowell

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