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Author:

Sowell, Thomas, 1930-

Title:

Basic economics : a common sense guide to the economy / Thomas Sowell.

Edition:

3rd ed.

Publisher:

Basic Books,

Copyright Date:

c2007

Description:

viii, 627 p. ; 25 cm.

Subject:

Economics.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 569-613) and index.

Contents:

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.

Summary:

An accessible, jargon-free resource outlines the principles behind each major type of economy including capitalist, socialist, and feudal, in terms of the incentives each creates.

ISBN:

0465002609
9780465002603

OCLC:

(OCoLC)76897806

LCCN:

2006039835

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

UQAX771 -- Des Moines Area Community College Library - Ankeny (Ankeny)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

XXPH787 -- Council Bluffs Public Library (Council Bluffs)

UXAX826 -- St. Ambrose University Library (Davenport)

UTAX314 -- Emmaus Bible College Library (Dubuque)

OIAX792 -- Grinnell College (Grinnell)

S1PD771 -- Johnston Public Library (Johnston)

LAPH975 -- Sioux City Public Library (Sioux City)

GDPF771 -- Urbandale Public Library (Urbandale)