Basic economics : a citizen's guide to the economy / Thomas Sowell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sowell, Thomas, 1930-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Economics.

Physical Description:

x, 438 pages ; 25 cm

Edition:

Revised and expanded edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Basic Books, [2004]

Summary:

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. "Basic Economics has been written with the thought that learning economics should be not only a relaxed experience, but also an enjoyable one.

Contents:

What is economics?

Prices and markets

Industry and commerce

Work and pay

Time and risk

The national economy

The international economy

Special economic issues.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 407-432) and index.

ISBN:

0465081452

OCLC:

52471611