Sowell, Thomas
Applied Economics, 2e: Thinking Beyond Stage One
- ISBN 13:
- 9780465003457
- author:
- Sowell, Thomas
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Basic Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 156 mm X 238 mm
- Genre:
- Business, Finance & Law
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Applied Economics: Thinking Beyond Stage One by Thomas Sowell
This book tackles major contemporary real-world problems in plain language, applying economic principles to issues such as housing, medical care, discrimination, and the development of nations.
The author examines economic policies not just for their immediate effects but also their later repercussions, which can be significantly different and longer-lasting. The interplay between politics and economics is explored through examples from around the world, highlighting how similar incentives and constraints can lead to similar outcomes among diverse peoples and cultures.