TY  - BOOK
AU  - Sowell,Thomas
TI  - Basic economics: a citizen's guide to the economy 
SN  - 0465081452 (alk. paper)
AV  - HB171 .S713 2004
U1  - 330 21
PY  - 2004///
CY  - New York
PB  - Basic Books
KW  - Economics
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (p. 407-432) and index; 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 business ; 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 ; The role of government ; An overview -- pt. VI. The international economy.  International trade ; International transfers of wealth ; An overview-- pt. VII. Special economic issues. "Non-economic" values ; Myths about markets ; Parting thoughts
UR  - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip045/2003013778.html
UR  - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0830/2003013778-b.html
UR  - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0830/2003013778-d.html
ER  -