Sowell, Thomas,  1930- <br/><br/>
Basic economics :  a common sense guide to the economy / 
 Economics  Common sense guide to the economy 
Thomas Sowell. 
 - 3rd ed. 
 - New York :  Basic Books,  c2007. 
 - viii, 627 p. ;  25 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. 569-613) and index. 
<br/><br/>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. 
<br/><br/> 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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780465002603 (hardcover : alk paper) 0465002609 (hardcover : alk paper) 9780465022526 0465022529 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2006039835 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. No.: </label>GBA724156  bnb 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: </label>013704340  Uk 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Economics.
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Geographic Terms: </label><br/>United States--Economic conditions.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>HB 171  / .S713 2007