TY - SOUND N2 - In this fifth edition of Basic Economics, Thomas Sowell revises and updates his popular book on common sense economics, bringing the world into clearer focus through a basic understanding of the fundamental economic principles and how they explain our lives. Drawing on lively examples from around the world and from centuries of history, Sowell explains basic economic principles for the general public in plain English. Basic Economics, which has now been translated into six languages and has additional material online, remains true to its core principle: that the fundamental facts and principles of economics do not require jargon, graphs, or equations and can be learned in a relaxed and even enjoyable way. AB - In this fifth edition of Basic Economics, Thomas Sowell revises and updates his popular book on common sense economics, bringing the world into clearer focus through a basic understanding of the fundamental economic principles and how they explain our lives. Drawing on lively examples from around the world and from centuries of history, Sowell explains basic economic principles for the general public in plain English. Basic Economics, which has now been translated into six languages and has additional material online, remains true to its core principle: that the fundamental facts and principles of economics do not require jargon, graphs, or equations and can be learned in a relaxed and even enjoyable way. T1 - Basic economics :a common sense guide to the economy / AU - Sowell, Thomas, AU - Weiner, Tom, ET - Fifth edition, unabridged. CN - HB171 CN - HB171 N1 - Duration: 24:00:00. N1 - Compact discs. N1 - "Tracks every 3 minutes for easy bookmarking"--Container. ID - 801798 KW - Economics. SN - 9781481514330 SN - 1481514334 TI - Basic economics :a common sense guide to the economy / ER -