TY  - BOOK
AU  - Sowell,Thomas
TI  - Basic economics: a common sense guide to the economy 
SN  - 9780465002603 (hardcover : alk paper)
AV  - HB 171 .S713 2007
PY  - 2007///
CY  - New York
PB  - Basic Books
KW  - Economics
KW  - United States
KW  - Economic conditions
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (p. 569-613) 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
N2  - 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
UR  - http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip075/2006039835.html
UR  - http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0832/2006039835-b.html
UR  - http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0832/2006039835-d.html
UR  - http://www.gbv.de/dms/zbw/521771919.pdf
ER  -