Basic economics : a common sense guide to the economy /
By: Sowell, Thomas
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BookPublisher: New York : Basic Books, c2011.Edition: 4th ed.Description: ix, 689 p. ; 25 cm.ISBN: 9780465022526 (trade); 0465022529Subject(s): EconomicsDDC classification: 330 Online resources: Location Map | Item type | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| 330 SM EC Economics workbook / | 330 SN RE Reading between the lines. Issue 9 / | 330 SO BA Basic economics : | 330 SO BA Basic economics : | 330 SO BA Basic economics : | 330 ST IN Introduction to economics / | 330 ST IN Introduction to economics / |
Includes bibliographical references 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.
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