Sowell, Thomas, 1930-
Basic economics : a common sense guide to the economy / Thomas Sowell. - 3rd ed. - New York : Basic Books, c2007. - viii, 627 p. ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 569-613) and index.
What is economics? -- pt. I. Prices and markets. The role of prices ; Price controls ; An overview -- pt. II. Industry and commerce. The rise and fall of businesses ; The role of profits--and losses ; Big business and government ; An overview -- pt. III. Work and pay. Productivity and pay ; Controlled labor markets ; An overview -- pt. IV. Time and risk. Investment and speculation ; Risks and insurance ; An overview -- pt. V. The national economy. National output ; Money and the banking system ; Government functions; Government finance; An overview -- pt. VI. The international economy. International trade ; International transfers of wealth ; An overview -- pt. VII. Special economic issues. Myths about markets; "Non-economic" values ; Parting thoughts.
A comprehensive introduction to economics that explains economic principles with real-world examples from history in clear, jargon-free language; and also covers child labor laws, the national debt, working conditions of the Third World, the gold standard, "exploitation" theories, and other related topics.
Adult Follett Library Resources
9780465002603 (trade) 0465002609 (trade)
2006039835
GBA724156 bnb
013704340 Uk
Economics.
Economics.
HB171 / .S713 2007
330
Basic economics : a common sense guide to the economy / Thomas Sowell. - 3rd ed. - New York : Basic Books, c2007. - viii, 627 p. ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 569-613) and index.
What is economics? -- pt. I. Prices and markets. The role of prices ; Price controls ; An overview -- pt. II. Industry and commerce. The rise and fall of businesses ; The role of profits--and losses ; Big business and government ; An overview -- pt. III. Work and pay. Productivity and pay ; Controlled labor markets ; An overview -- pt. IV. Time and risk. Investment and speculation ; Risks and insurance ; An overview -- pt. V. The national economy. National output ; Money and the banking system ; Government functions; Government finance; An overview -- pt. VI. The international economy. International trade ; International transfers of wealth ; An overview -- pt. VII. Special economic issues. Myths about markets; "Non-economic" values ; Parting thoughts.
A comprehensive introduction to economics that explains economic principles with real-world examples from history in clear, jargon-free language; and also covers child labor laws, the national debt, working conditions of the Third World, the gold standard, "exploitation" theories, and other related topics.
Adult Follett Library Resources
9780465002603 (trade) 0465002609 (trade)
2006039835
GBA724156 bnb
013704340 Uk
Economics.
Economics.
HB171 / .S713 2007
330