Basic Economics: A Common Sense Guide to the Economy
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| Rating | : | 4.53 (825 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1458760510 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 480 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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He is currently a scholar in residence at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. . He has published in both academic journals and in such popular media as the Wall Street Journal, Forbes magazine, and Fortune, and he writes a syndicated column that appears in newspapers across the country. Thomas Sowell has taught economics at Cornell, UCL
"Clear and concise Among economists of the past 30 years, (Sowell) stands very proud indeed." Wall Street Journal "Basic Economics is not only valuable for a general lay-person audience; it would also benefit lawyers, politicians, and yes, economists as well." Washington Times"
Basic Economics is a citizens guide to economics-for those who want to understand how the economy works but have no interest in jargon or equations. Sowell reveals the general principles behind any kind of economy-capitalist, socialist, feudal, and so on. 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.. In readable language, he shows how to critique economic policies in terms of the incentives they create, rather than the goals they proclaim
Great upgrade to essential volume John R. Smith Basic Economics has become an institution in itself. With this, its fourth edition, the publisher offers the same great essential survey of economics with more examples and new material in the form of a chapter on the history of economics. If there was anything lacking in the first three editions, it was this general history of the study. The history is provocative and rings of new theories like that in Juggernaut: Why the System Crushes the Only People Who Can Save It.In Bas. Proof You Shouldn't Judge a Book by its Cover George Willikers What sets Thomas Sowell apart from many economists and intellectuals is his ability to present complex ideas with both clarity and simplicity. As he himself once noted, "If academic writings were difficult because of the deep thoughts involved, that might be understandable, even if frustrating. Seldom is that the case, however. Jaw-breaking words often cover up very sloppy thinking." For Sowell, economics is no exception.In Basic Economics, he reminds you that economics is th. Sowell is simply a master of explaining complex issues with amazing clarity. The man is a treasure I am buying this book based on the strength of previous editions that I own. Sowell is simply a master of explaining complex issues with amazing clarity.The man is a treasure, as is his work.