TY  - BOOK
AU  - Sowell,Thomas
TI  - Basic economics: a common sense guide to the economy 
SN  - 9780465022526
AV  - HB171 .S713 2011
U1  - 330 22
PY  - 2011///
CY  - New York
PB  - Basic Books
KW  - Economics
N1  - 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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UR  - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0832/2006039835-b.html
UR  - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0832/2006039835-d.html
ER  -