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.
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Basic economics : a common sense guide to the economy by Thomas Sowell. ISBN 9780465002603. Published by Basic Books in 2007. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.
