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Basic Economics

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Basic Economics is a comprehensive book published by Basic Books in its first edition on December 2, 2014. Spanning 706 pages, it offers clear insights into economic principles. The English language edition supports text-to-speech, screen readers, and enhanced typesetting for an accessible reading experience.

The bestselling citizen’s guide to economics

Basic Economics is a citizen’s guide to economics, written for those who want to understand how the economy works but have no interest in jargon or equations. Bestselling economist Thomas Sowell explains the general principles underlying different economic systems: capitalist, socialist, feudal, and so on. In readable language, he shows how to critique economic policies in terms of the incentives they create, rather than the goals they proclaim. 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.

This fifth edition includes a new chapter explaining the reasons for large differences of wealth and income between nations.

Drawing on lively examples from around the world and from centuries of history, Sowell explains basic economic principles for the general public in plain English.

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Publisher

Basic Books, First edition (December 2, 2014)

Publication date

December 2, 2014

Language

English

File size

1.3 MB

Text-to-Speech

Enabled

Screen Reader

Supported

Enhanced typesetting

Enabled

X-Ray

Not Enabled

Word Wise

Enabled

Print length

706 pages