Applied Economics

Thinking Beyond Stage One

By: Thomas Sowell

Narrated by: Brian Emerson

This book is geared to the average citizen with little or no economics background who would like the tools to think critically about economic issues. Many of today's economic issues are obscured by their inherent complexity and the often confusing and conflicting views coming from political talking heads. Sowell, a leading conservative economist and senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, seeks to alleviate this confusion. He begins by elucidating the differences between politicians, who are often compelled by political considerations to act for the short term, and economists, who are more concerned with long-term ramifications. Sowell then focuses on the application of economics to major contemporary real-world problems - housing, medical care, discrimination, and the economic development of nations.

©2005 Thomas Sowell (P)2005 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Clarity

Clear and direct presentation of a vast amount of research. Thomas Sowell is a national

Clear and well argued

In characteristic Thomas Sowell fashion, this book is clear, engaging, and well argued, with every assertion backed up by facts or examples.

Very informative

Will be listening to this again and again. Looking forward to hearing more on this subject

Excellent Read

Excellent Read! My favorite chapter was is the last chapter that talks about why 3rd countries are really in the position they are in.

Grear book on economics!

It's amazing to have so much information in this book. It helps us understand why so many people are involved in unnecessary thoughts which are just part of stage 1, but they don't think beyond this stage. I have see this happening around the world, even in my country.