Applied Economics: Thinking Beyond Stage One
About this product
The application of economics to major contemporary real world problems -- housing, medical care, discrimination, the economic development of nations -- is the theme of this new book that tackles these and other issues head on in plain language, as distinguished from the usual jargon of economists. It examines economic policies not simply in terms of their immediate effects but also in terms of their later repercussions, which are often very different and longer lasting. The interplay of politics with economics is another theme of Applied Economics, whose examples are drawn from experiences around the world, showing how similar incentives and constraints tend to produce similar outcomes among very disparate peoples and cultures. Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon reviewers describe this Thomas Sowell book as insightful, clear, and highly readable, with many saying it explains economics in simple, practical language and is especially useful for policy thinking. Some Amazon readers also note that it is thought-provoking and well illustrated with real-world examples, though a few say it overlaps with Sowell’s earlier work for those already familiar with him.
On Goodreads, readers are similarly positive, often calling it required reading or a strong introduction to critical thinking and economics. A minority of Goodreads reviews say parts feel repetitive if the reader has already read Basic Economics.
FEE’s review praises the book for explaining economic ideas without jargon and for pushing readers to think past short-term policy claims. YouTube search results surfaced audiobook-style videos and a general book summary, but no clearly identifiable review or unboxing video from a real YouTube watch page that appeared specifically focused on this product, so no video IDs are included.
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Specifications
| Publisher | Basic Books |
| Publication date | December 9, 2008 |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 352 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0465003451 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0465003457 |
| Item Weight | 1.31 pounds |
| Dimensions | 6.5 x 1.25 x 9.63 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #204,750 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #285 in Theory of Economics |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (287) |
