Basic Economics: A Citizen’s Guide to the Economy: Revised and Expanded Edition Audiobook

" This is a textbook, so it is long and takes effort to keep interest, but as a textbook it was great. I never had a chance to take Econ in college, and this was a great substitute. Very good historical and modern day example of policies and why we make laws as we do...albeit in error due to politicians voting with re-election in mind, rather than with the best interests of the populous or economy in mind. Very clear explanations of the consequences of a law being passes; the good in one sector affecting another sector negatively. "

" Excellently written in easy to understand language. This book should mandatory reading especially for high school students so readers can understand how free economies work and how government meddling such as rent controls and price freezes actually result in shortages of the very economic items being controlled. High school students should read this book before they attend college and are subjected to the economic fallacies of the liberal socialism which dominates college economic departments theses days. "

" Communism bad. Capitalism good. I got it. No duh. "

" This book was about "the allocation of scarce resources which have alternative uses," and the author makes sure to repeat that phrase several times in every chapter. Overall though, I enjoyed the book. The author explains economic principles with clarity and simplicity. "

" I should re-read this every few years. "

" Basic Economics can never be possible to be written in such a well maner that even a non-economic person will enjoy reading such a title. "

" If every citizen of the US would be required to read a book like this we would have a much better imformed society who would be able to think critically and elect politicians accordingly. "

" Just starting to read this, and it's clear headed and fascinating! I always KNEW rent control was a bad idea, but reading the section on price controls explained why. Reading this makes me feel like a grown-up, finally, on financial matters. "

" Thomas Sowell is a national treasure "

" A classic. Should be read by all high school students, before they get confused by any college economics courses. "

" The title pretty much sums this one up. Everyone should be familiar with the ideas outlined in this book. "

" If you hate numbers but want to understand economics this is the book for you!! "

" Everyone should read this book! It's a comprehensive, interesting, and important overview of basic economics, a necessary subject in today's world. Economics isn't just about money or businesses; it's the science of how to most effectively allocate scarce resources. "

" Be not daunted by the size of this book. It is a must-read. "

" Excellent. Should be read with Hazlitt's "Economics in One Lesson". "

" Excellent read. I've been reading this behemoth for a few months at least, which is really unusual for me. Nevertheless I can pick it up without having read it recently and still gain a lot from it. Informative without sounding like a textbook. "

" Basically an in-depth look at micro and macro economics without graphs or equations. <br/> <br/>Terrific "

" Econ is life. That is what my high school teacher keep saying. This book goes in depth of different economic plains and gives the pro and cons to both. "

" I believe that every single person should read this book, especially in these times... "

" Awesome book...changed my whole approach to world economics...feels like i got a new economic spectacle "

" Excellent. Should be read with Hazlitt's &quot;Economics in One Lesson&quot;. "