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100 1 _aSowell, Thomas,
_d1930-
245 1 0 _aBasic economics :
_ba common sense guide to the economy /
_cThomas Sowell.
250 _a3rd ed.
260 _aNew York :
_bBasic Books,
_cc2007.
300 _aviii, 627 p. ;
_c25 cm.
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 569-613) and index.
505 0 _aWhat 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.
650 0 _aEconomics.
856 4 1 _3Table of contents only
_uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip075/2006039835.html
856 4 2 _3Contributor biographical information
_uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0832/2006039835-b.html
856 4 2 _3Publisher description
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