Sowell, Thomas,  1930- <br/><br/>
Basic economics :  a common sense guide to the economy / 
Thomas Sowell. 
 - 4th ed. 
 - New York :  Basic Books,  c2011. 
 - ix, 689 p. ;  25 cm. 
<br/><br/>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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780465022526 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2006039835 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. No.: </label>GBA724156  bnb 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: </label>013704340  Uk 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Economics.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>HB171  / .S713 2011 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>330