Economic Facts and Fallacies
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Manufacturer: Basic Books
Written By: Thomas Sowell
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 330
EAN: 9780465003495
ISBN: 0465003494
Label: Basic Books
Manufacturer: Basic Books
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 272
Publication Date: 2007-12-31
Publisher: Basic Books
Studio: Basic Books
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Editorial Reviews for Economic Facts and Fallacies
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From one of America's most distinguished economists, a short, brilliant and revelatory book: the fundamental ideas people most commonly get wrong about economics, and how to think about the subject better. Economic Facts and Fallacies exposes some of the most popular fallacies about economic issues--and does so in a lively manner and without requiring any prior knowledge of economics by the readers. These fallacies include many beliefs widely disseminated in the media and by politicians, such as fallacies about urban problems, income differences, male-female economic differences, as well as economics fallacies about academia, about race, and about Third World countries. One of the themes of Economic Facts and Fallacies is that fallacies are not simply crazy ideas but in fact have a certain plausibility that gives them their staying power--and makes careful examination of their flaws both necessary and important, as well as sometimes humorous. Written in the easy to follow style of the author's Basic Economics, this latest book is able to go into greater depth, with real world examples, on specific issues.
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Summary: Well thought out and solid arguments
Comment: Certainly no doubt about the author's viewpoint and solid facts. Would love to read a book about where the exceptions of supply and demand do not apply.
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Summary: The false use of statistics
Comment: This book is not exactly an easy read but it is absolutely worth reading. In fact anyone who votes should be required to read it before they do so.
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Summary: Classic Sowell. Excellent insight, excellent book.
Comment: Sowell offers invaluable insight into what we know or, more importantly, what we think we know about economics. Things aren't always as they seem and certainly aren't always as we are led to believe.
Anyone who has ever read Sowell (books or columns) knows that he is a talented writer and cuts quickly to the point while methodically supporting it with overwhelming evidence. The larger purpose of this book is to help readers become more critical thinkers rather than mindless consumers of information and ultimately to have the courage to turn inward when seeking solutions.
I particularly enjoyed the Income & Third World chapters. Either alone makes the book well worth your time.
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Summary: This guy is dead on.
Comment: Sowell does not worry about being politically correct. This guy cuts to the chase like no one else.
Have your expectations set correctly - this is a business book about economics, it's not a simple read.
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Summary: The Book Your Friends Need to Read
Comment: Easy to understand, EVERYONE needs to read this book. Once again, Sowell exposes the fallacies (as he calls them) of many social and economic perceptions pushed by the Left. His points are simple and extremely relevant, backed up by several dozen factual references for each chapter. Perfect gift for your friends who refuse to concede the failures of Big Government social policies! This book should be a staple in your library.
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