Basic Economics (inbunden, eng)

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 onIn 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.

Format	Inbunden
Omfång	704 sidor
Språk	Engelska
Förlag	Basic Books
Utgivningsdatum	2014-12-31
ISBN	9780465060733