Basic economics a citizen's guide to the economy - Sowell, Thomas 1930- (New York Basic Books, 2004)
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.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 407-432) and index.
Keywords: Economics