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

By: Publication details: New York : Basic Books, c2004.Edition: Rev. and expanded edDescription: p. cmISBN:
  • 0465081452 :
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • HB171 .S713 2004
Contents:
What is economics? -- Prices and markets -- Industry and commerce -- Work and pay -- Time and risk -- The national economy -- The international economy -- Special economic issues.
Summary: This is the revised and enlarged edition of a new kind of introduction to economics for the general public--without graphs, statistics, or jargon. In addition to being updated, "Basic Economics has also become more internationalized by including economic problems from more countries around the world, because the basic principles of economics are not confined by national borders. While most chapter titles remain the same, their contents have changed considerably, reflecting the experiences of many different peoples and cultures. "Basic Economics has been written with the thought that learning economics should be not only a relaxed experience, but also an enjoyable one.
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Books Books American University in Dubai American University in Dubai Main Collection HB 171 .S713 2004 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 659359

Includes bibliographical references and index.

What is economics? -- Prices and markets -- Industry and commerce -- Work and pay -- Time and risk -- The national economy -- The international economy -- Special economic issues.

This is the revised and enlarged edition of a new kind of introduction to economics for the general public--without graphs, statistics, or jargon. In addition to being updated, "Basic Economics has also become more internationalized by including economic problems from more countries around the world, because the basic principles of economics are not confined by national borders. While most chapter titles remain the same, their contents have changed considerably, reflecting the experiences of many different peoples and cultures. "Basic Economics has been written with the thought that learning economics should be not only a relaxed experience, but also an enjoyable one.

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