Basic Economics, Fourth Edition

A Common Sense Guide to the Economy

By: Thomas Sowell

Narrated by: Tom Weiner

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. Among other additions throughout the book, a new section on the special role of corporations in the economy has been added to the chapter on government and big business.

Basic Economics, which has now been translated into six foreign languages, has grown so much that a large amount of material previously found in the back of the book has now been put online instead so that neither the book itself nor its price will have to expand. The central idea of Basic Economics, however, remains the same: 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.

©2011 Thomas Sowell (P)2010 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

“Clear and concise…Among economists of the past 30 years, [Sowell] stands very proud indeed.” ( Wall Street Journal)

Fantastic Economics Primer

This book should be read (or listened to) by every high school senior in the United States, and anyone older who has not yet been exposed to the clear sanity of Thomas Sowell. The country would immediately shift to a more conservative stance, and our reliance on government would be reduced.
Very well written, and read by the narrator, a must buy for any serious follower of politics.

great info!!!

Would you listen to Basic Economics, Fourth Edition again? Why?

yes, a lot of great info. learn a lot about how economic works and see how the government got it wrong and how it effect us.

It just perfect

Where does Basic Economics, Fourth Edition rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I liked this book!
Great explanations !
Easy reading ! Thanks for this great book Thomas

Get 5th Ed. Thomas Sowell is by far one of the greatest economists of our time

Sowell has well thought out and easy to follow ideas about our economy. He debunks the common myths and fallacies which we hear on a daily basis. This buck and the newer edition are a must listen and read.

Should be recommended reading in high school

Easy to follow along. Excellent examples and clever ways of unpacking analysis. I’ve imagined myself as well inoculated against communist propaganda. But Sowell shattered some remaining assumptions probably remaining from my public education.