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A plain-language guide to economics for general readers
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What it is about
Thomas Sowell explains how prices, markets and government policy work, using clear examples from many countries. He avoids graphs and jargon. The book has been revised several times.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who want an introduction to economics.
What you will get
Sowell writes from a free-market perspective.
Basic Economics Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Economics · Markets · Policy
Length
640 pages · ≈ 18 h
More about this book
Characters
Thomas Sowell.
Setting
Markets and governments around the world.
What makes it different
A long introduction to economics without math.
Feel
Clear, direct and opinionated.
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