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Basic Economics: A Citizen's Guide to the Economy
by
Thomas Sowell
About this title: This citizen's guide to economics is aimed at those who want to understand how their country's economy works but have no interest in graphs, jargon, or equations. In accessible language, Sowell reveals the general principles behind any kind of economy - capitalist, socialist, or feudal.With explanations of rent control and the rise and fall of businesse s to the international balance of payments, the author aims to help the reader critique economic policies in terms of the incentives they create, rather than the goals they proclaim.
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Basic Economics; a Citizen's Guide to the Economy
by
Thomas Sowell
Binding: Soft Cover
Publisher: Viva Books
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13: 9788130901374
ISBN: 8130901374
Description: NEW. A Reprint Edition. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall.  read more
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Basic Economics, a Citizen's Guide to the Economy
by
Thomas Sowell
Binding: Soft Cover
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN-13: 9788130901374
ISBN: 8130901374
Description: NEW. Reprinted. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 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. Contents: What is economics ? The role of prices ? Price control ? An overview ? ... read more
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A Total Must-Read,
Sep 27, 2007
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"I found Sowell's book to be a real eye-opener. It is totally readable, despite what you've ever thought about economics, and makes sense of a complex subject. The only problem is, I won't be able to listen to these politicians and their bogus claims without endangering my radio. It is an excellent book. Absolutely."
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