Economics in One Lesson: The Shortest and Surest Way to Understand Basic Economics
ISBN: 0517548232 Binding: Paperback Edition: Later Reprint Author(s): Henry Hazlitt Publisher: Three Rivers Press Number of Pages: 218
A million copy seller Henry Hazlitts Economics in One Lesson is a classic economic primer But it is also much more having become a fundamental influence on modern libertarian economics of the type espoused by Ron Paul and others
Considered among the leading economic thinkers of the Austrian School which includes Carl Menger Ludwig von Mises Friedrich (FA) Hayek and others Henry Hazlitt (1894-1993) was a libertarian philosopher an economist and a journalist He was the founding vice-president of the Foundation for Economic Education and an early editor of The Freeman magazine an influential libertarian publication Hazlitt wrote Economics in One Lesson his seminal work in 1946 Concise and instructive it is also deceptively prescient and far-reaching in its efforts to dissemble economic fallacies that are so prevalent they have almost become a new orthodoxy
Many current economic commentators across the political spectrum have credited Hazlitt with foreseeing the collapse of the global economy which occurred more than 50 years after the initial publication of Economics in One Lesson Hazlitts focus on non-governmental solutions strong and strongly reasoned anti-deficit position and general emphasis on free markets economic liberty of individuals and the dangers of government intervention make Economics in One Lesson every bit as relevant and valuable today as it has been since publication
ISBN: 146626165X Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): John Maynard Keynes Publisher: CreateSpace Number of Pages: 150
This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks For those who have known and loved these works in the past this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format From Shakespeare s finesse to Oscar Wilde s wit this unique collection brings together works as diverse and influential as The Pilgrim s Progress and Othello As an anthology that invites readers to immerse themselves in the masterpieces of the literary giants it is must-have addition to any library
ISBN: 0073375691 Binding: Hardcover Edition: 18th Author(s): Campbell McConnell, Stanley Brue, Sean Flynn Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Irwin Number of Pages: 880
McConnell and Brues Economics: Principles Problems and Policies is the leading Principles of Economics textbook It continues to be innovative while teaching students in a clear unbiased way The 18th Edition builds upon the tradition of leadership by sticking to 3 main goals: help the beginning student master the principles essential for understanding the economizing problem specific economic issues and the policy alternatives; help the student understand and apply the economic perspective and reason accurately and objectively about economic matters; and promote a lasting student interest in economics and the economy
Essentials of Economic Theory; As Applied to Modern Problems of Industry and Public Policy
ISBN: 1150663375 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): John Bates Clark Publisher: General Books LLC Number of Pages: 154
Book may have numerous typos missing text images or index Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher 1907 Excerpt: CHAPTER II VARIETIES OF ECONOMIC GOODS Passive Capital Goods -- Labor spends itself on materials and these in their rawest state are furnished by nature herself They "ripen" as the work goes on Every touch that is put on them imparts to them more of the utility which is the essence of wealth They are technically "goods" or concrete forms of wealth from the moment when they begin to acquire this utility though for a time they are in an unfinished state The function of materials raw or partly finished in the physical operation of industry is a passive one since they receive utility and do not impart it The iron is passive under the blows of the blacksmith's hammer; leather is passive under the action of the shoemaker's sewing machine; a log is passive under the action of the lumberman's saw etc The materials which are thus receiving utilities under the producers' manipulations constitute a distinct variety of capital goods while the implements which help to impart the utilities constitute another variety and both kinds are present in all stages of industrial evolution Savages use raw materials and tools for fashioning them Active Capital Goods -- The hammer which fashions the iron the awl which pierces the leather and the saw that cuts the log into boards have an active function to perform They do not receive utilities but impart them They manipulate other things and are not themselves manipulated; and except as unavoidable wear and tear injure or destroy them they are not themselves at all changed by the processes in which they take part They are the workman's active assistants in the attacks that he makes on the resisting elements of nature Passive instruments then and active ones -- things which receive utility as industry goes on and those which i
Economics: A Self-Teaching Guide (Wiley Self-Teaching Guides)
ISBN: 0471317527 Binding: Paperback Edition: 2 Author(s): Steve Slavin Publisher: Wiley Number of Pages: 272
Economics Made Easy Economics: A Self-Teaching Guide is back in a new and revised edition to help you teach yourself introductory economics quickly and painlessly Using the most up-to-date information this new edition gives you a clear picture of the way our economy works Essential math and analysis skills are presented right at the beginning so you can understand principles and equations from the start--without a lot of struggle Whether you use it as an introduction a review or a supplement to other materials Economics: A Self-Teaching Guide Second Edition is the perfect resource for anyone exploring basic economics In clear easy-to-follow language Steve Slavin covers every aspect of the US economy including a historical review resources macro- and micro-economics gross domestic product the economic sectors inflation and unemployment fiscal policy banking and monetary policy economic theory supply and demand and much more To help you to gauge your understanding of the material exercises are provided throughout the book and a self-test at the end of each short section sums up all you have learned With the help of Steve Slavin economics is no longer a mystery--it's a fascinating realm of exploration and discussion
Basic Economics 4th Ed: A Common Sense Guide to the Economy
ISBN: 0465022529 Binding: Hardcover Edition: Fourth Edition Author(s): Thomas Sowell Publisher: Basic Books Number of Pages: 786
The fourth edition of Basic Economics is both expanded and updated A new chapter on the history of economics itself has been added and the implications of that history examined A new section on the special role of corporations in the economy has been added to the chapter on government and big business among other additions throughout the bookBasic Economics which has now been translated into six languages has grown so much that a large amount of material in the back of the book in previous editions has now been put online instead so the book itself and its price will not have to expand The central idea of Basic Economics however remains the same: 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
Naked Economics: Undressing the Dismal Science (Fully Revised and Updated)
ISBN: 0393337642 Binding: Paperback Edition: Fully Revised and Updated Author(s): Charles Wheelan Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company Number of Pages: 354
Explains our global economy in a way that is (gasp) actually entertainingBook MagazineFinally A book about economics that wont put you to sleep In fact you wont be able to put this bestseller down In our challenging economic climate this perennial favorite of students and general readers is more than a good read its a necessary investmentwith a blessedly sure rate of return Demystifying buzzwords laying bare the truths behind oft-quoted numbers and answering the questions you were always too embarrassed to ask the breezy Naked Economics gives readers the tools they need to engage with pleasure and confidence in the deeply relevant not so dismal science
This revised and updated edition adds commentary on hot topics including the current economic crisis globalization the economics of information the intersection of economics and politics and the historyand futureof the Federal Reserve
ISBN: 0073511447 Binding: Hardcover Edition: 19 Author(s): Campbell McConnell, Stanley Brue, Sean Flynn Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Irwin Number of Pages: 896
McConnell Brue and Flynns Economics: Principles Problems and Policies is the 1 Principles of Economics textbook in the world It continues to be innovative while teaching students in a clear unbiased way The 19th Edition builds upon the tradition of leadership by sticking to 3 main goals: Help the beginning student master the principles essential for understanding the economizing problem specific economic issues and the policy alternatives; help the student understand and apply the economic perspective and reason accurately and objectively about economic matters; and promote a lasting student interest in economics and the economy
Economics For Dummies (For Dummies (Business & Personal Finance))
ISBN: Binding: Kindle Edition Edition: 2 Author(s): Sean Masaki Flynn Publisher: For Dummies Number of Pages: 411
Grasp the history principles theories and terminology of economics with this updated bestsellerSince the initial publication of Economics For Dummies in 2005 the US has endured a number of drastic changes and events that sent its economy into a tailspin This newly revised edition presents updated material about the recent financial crisis and the steps taken to repair itPacked with refreshed information and relevant new examples from today's economy it gives you a straightforward easy-to-grasp understanding of how the economy functions-and how it influences personal finances
New information on deciphering consumer behavior
Refresh coverage of fiscal and monetary policies
A new chapter on health care policy and the financial crisisPresenting complex theories in simple terms and helping you decode the jargon understand the equations and debunk the common misconceptions Economics For Dummies tackles the topic in terms you can understand
The World's Greatest Books, Vol. 14: Philosophy & Economics
ISBN: Binding: Hardcover Edition: Author(s): Arthur and Hammerton, J.A. Mee Publisher: McKinlay, Stone & Mackenzie Number of Pages:
Contains: Philosophy of History by G W F Hegel Essays - Moral and Political by David Hume Critique of Pure Reason - Critique of Practical Reason by Immanuel Kant History of Philosophy by George Henry Lewes Concerning the Human Understanding by John Locke Essays by Montaigne Apology or Defense of Socrates - Republic by Plato The World as Will and Idea by Schopenhauer On Benefits by L Annaeus Seneca Education - Principles of Biology - Principles of Sociology by Herbert Spencer Ethics by Benedict De Spinoza Looking Backward by Edward Bellamy Principles of Morals and Legislation by Jeremy Bentham Future of War by Jean Bloch Reflections on the Revolution in France by Edmund Burke Positive Philosophy by Auguste Comte Progress and Poverty by Henry George Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli On the Principle of Population by T R Malthus Capital by Karl Marx Principles of Political Economy by John Stuart Mill The Spirit of Laws by Montesquieu Utopia by Sir Thomas More Rights of Man by Thomas Paine Social Contract by Jean Jacques Rousseau Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith
