What Everyone Should Know About Economics and [Paperback]

James D. Gwartney (Author), Richard L. Stroup (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 9994348337 | ISBN-13: 978-9994348336 | Publication Date: September 1992

Nobel Laureate Milton Friedman endorses this book as a "Splendid and informed exposition of the basic principles of economics . . . the exposition [is] simple, concise, lucid and free from jargon." The authors explain not only how free markets work, but also how and why excessive taxation and other government interventions lead to a diminished standard of living. Great for students and teachers!

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Laissez Faire Books (September 1992)
• ISBN-10: 9994348337
• ISBN-13: 978-9994348336
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,924,074 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Ought to Be Required Reading of Every High School Student, September 5, 1999

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I can imagine a world where every high school student was required to read this exceptional treatise on Economics and Prosperity -- a world where creativity, ingenuity, and risk-taking were praised and encouraged; and where appeals to envy, lust, and jealousy were derided and scorned. Today, there are far too many economic myths in circulation and this book shoots down each and every one of them. It's easy to read and easy to understand. The world would be a smarter and better place if each and every person understood the fundamentals of the free-market.