Basic Economics
by Thomas Sowell
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Libertarian, Libertarianism, and Most Recommended Books.
Basic Economicsis a citizen's guide to economics, written for those who want to understand how the economy works but have no interest in jargon or equations. Bestselling economist Thomas Sowell explains the general principles underlying different economic systems: capitalist, socialist, feudal, and so on. In readable language, he shows how to criti...
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Libertarian, Libertarianism, and Most Recommended Books.
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Ben Shapiro
“If you read this book and "Economics in One Lesson" you'll know more than all or your classmates combined about the basic workings of free markets and economics.”
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