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Basic Economics

A Citizen's Guide to the Economy

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 Basic Economics has been written with the thought that learning economics should be not only a relaxed experience but also an enjoyable one.

This is the revised and expanded edition of a new kind of introduction to economics for the general public, without graphs, statistics, or jargon. However, the enlargement of this edition is not just more of the same. In addition to being updated, Basic Economics has also become more international, with the inclusion of economic problems from more countries around the world, because the basic principles of economics are not confined by national borders. Each chapter reflects the experiences of many different peoples and cultures.

©2004 Thomas Sowell (P)2006 Blackstone Audiobooks Economics

Critic reviews

"Clear and concise....Among economists of the past 30 years, [Sowell] stands very proud indeed." ( The Wall Street Journal)
" Basic Economics is not only valuable for a general lay-person audience, it would also benefit lawyers, politicians, and, yes, economists, as well." ( Washington Times)
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As an Economics Lecturer I am very happy to recommend this book. It has an American flavor but the principles apply equally across the pond. The listening is easy and interesting and I recommend this book to all of my classes. For Economic analysis and formula you need to look elsewhere though. Happy listening.

Reveals the hidden truths of the world

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As an Economics Lecturer I am very happy to recommend this book. It has an American flavor but the principles apply equally across the pond. The listening is easy and interesting and I recommend this book to all of my classes. For Economic analysis and formula you need to look elsewhere though. Happy listening.

Reveals the hidden truths of the world

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I haven't read the Wealth of Nations - but this book has reminded me i must.

I have listened 3 times and will review until i can remember it all.

Unfortunately I would like to hear more balance on the Theory. The book gives all the upsides of free market theory, but doesn't deal with the problems - war, fraud addiction, pity and abuse.

These fundamentals which create many of the 'Problem' policies, which the book discredits need not be so easily dismissed.

Adam Smith economic fundamentals

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I expected this to give a broad overview of general economic theories such as Keynesian and Monetarist ideas, perhaps the role of interest rates and so on. Instead you get an extremely dull US/USSR focussed book with startling insights such as not only do businesses have to watch their income, they must also watch their expenditure. Also, I have never known a book labour simple points so much - 15 minutes talking about New York rent controls to illustrate the role of prices and then another 10 making the same point with other equally banal examples. Avoid.

Avoid

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I found the narrator boring and irritating at times. The content was reasonably good but I feel that it was poorly structured.

Disappointing

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