Basic Economics

Name: Basic Economics
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780465060733
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By Thomas Sowell

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In the fifth edition of Basic Economics, Thomas Sowell revises and updates his acclaimed work, providing a clear and accessible introduction to fundamental economic principles. The book uses vivid examples from history and around the world to explain how economics impacts everyday life, all without relying on jargon, graphs, or equations. Sowell's approach makes economics understandable and engaging for the general reader.
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This book is ideal for readers seeking an understandable and jargon-free introduction to economics, including students, educators, and general readers interested in how economic principles affect real-world issues.

A revised, 5th edition of this bestselling guide to the economy.

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In this fifth edition of Basic Economics, Thomas Sowell revises and updates his popular book on common sense economics, bringing the world into clearer focus through a basic understanding of the fundamental economic principles and how they explain our lives.

Drawing on lively examples from around the world and from centuries of history, Sowell explains basic economic principles for the general public in plain English.

Basic Economics, which has now been translated into six languages and has additional material online, remains true to its core principle: that the fundamental facts and principles of economics do not require jargon, graphs, or equations, and can be learned in a relaxed and even enjoyable way.

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Basic Economics is praised for its clear explanations and wide accessibility. Arthur C. Brooks calls it a must-read for understanding how economic laws govern daily events. Walter E. Williams highlights Sowell's skill in making economics approachable for those without formal training. Thomas Hazlett notes the book's appealing writing style and insightful logic, making it both informative and enjoyable for novices and experts alike.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780465060733

Publisher: Basic Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 31 December 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: Basic Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 54.0mm

Width: 164.0mm

Height: 238.0mm

Weight: 990g

Pages: 704

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About the Author

Thomas Sowell is the Rose and Milton Friedman Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution and has taught economics at Cornell, UCLA, and Amherst. Author of Intellectuals and Society and the classic Basic Economics, among others, Sowell lives in Stanford, California.